Why some workers have not got Nov salary, bonus: KWSG

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin

Kwara State Ministry of Finance has said many state government workers have received their November salary, with others still being credited, except for those who are yet to complete their registration with the Kwara State Resident Registration Agency (KWSRRA) as earlier instructed.

The government had in a statement on November 11 said the salary and bonus for the month will be disbursed only to workers who have completed their KWSRRA registration, given the more than six months window for every worker to do it.

In a statement on Monday, Dec. 2, Commissioner for Finance Dr. Hauwa Nuru urged state workers who have not received their payment to visit the nearest KWSRRA office to resolve any pending issues.

“The state government has since started disbursing the salary for the month of November, and many workers have received across MDAs. The bonus will follow shortly after like before,” she said.

“Being the first since KWSRRA registration is implemented, the disbursement is done in batches as government carefully inputs updated data and biometric of each worker to the payroll. This exercise is to encourage data-driven planning and resource allocation, strengthen the integrity of the payroll, deepen efficiency and public accountability, and promote public safety.

“State workers who do not see theirs may need to visit the nearest KWSRRA offices for registration . This is in the interest of everyone.”

The statement also said that local government workers and SUBEB teachers are already being paid in like manner after KWSRRA clearance.

“The directive requiring all state employees, including those in the 16 local government areas, to register with the KWSRRA is a strategic step toward improving accountability and service delivery. This registration has been open for over six months, allowing sufficient time for compliance.”

The government remains committed to the culture of prompt payment of salary for which the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration is known, according to the statement.