Workers under the Federal Ministry of Defence have reportedly raised concerns over the non-remittance of deductions made from their salaries since February 2026.
The affected workers are said to be demanding clarification from the relevant authorities on the status of the deductions and why the funds have allegedly not been remitted to the appropriate accounts or institutions.
According to concerns raised by the workers, deductions have continued to reflect on their salary records, despite the alleged failure to confirm corresponding remittances since February.
The situation has reportedly generated anxiety among affected employees, particularly those whose deductions relate to statutory contributions and other financial obligations.
The workers are calling on the Ministry of Defence and other relevant government agencies to investigate the matter, provide a clear explanation and ensure that all outstanding deductions are properly remitted without further delay.
They also want the authorities to provide affected employees with adequate documentation showing the status of their deductions and the institutions to which the funds were expected to be transferred.
Non-remittance of salary deductions can have serious consequences for workers, particularly where the deductions relate to pension or other statutory obligations. Nigerian labour jurisprudence has recognised that where employers deduct pension contributions from workers’ salaries, the funds are expected to be remitted to the appropriate pension arrangements.
The affected Defence Ministry workers are therefore urging the authorities to treat the matter as urgent and protect the financial interests and rights of employees.
They are also appealing for transparency and accountability in the management and remittance of deductions made from their salaries.
The workers hope that the matter will be resolved promptly and that all outstanding deductions since February will be properly accounted for and remitted.
