Kwara State Government has addressed concerns regarding the delayed payment of November 2024 salaries for some state workers, attributing it to non-compliance with mandatory registration requirements. According to the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, workers who have not registered with the Kwara State Resident Registration Agency (KWSRRA) are yet to receive their salaries.

In a statement released on December 2, 2024, and conveyed by Babatunde Abdulrasheed, Press Secretary of the Ministry, the Commissioner clarified, “Many state government workers have received their November salary, while others are still being credited. However, workers who failed to complete the KWSRRA registration have not been paid, as previously announced.”

The government emphasized that the salary payment process is being carried out in batches due to the integration of updated data and biometrics into the payroll system. This follows a directive issued on November 11, mandating workers to complete their KWSRRA registration, which had been open for over six months.

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Improved Payroll Integrity and Public Accountability
The state government outlined the benefits of the KWSRRA registration, highlighting its role in enhancing payroll integrity, promoting data-driven resource allocation, and ensuring public safety. Dr. Hauwa Nuru reassured workers of the government’s commitment to prompt salary payments, a hallmark of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration.

“The November salaries are being disbursed across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), with many workers already credited. Bonuses will also follow shortly as usual,” the statement read.

Local government workers and teachers under the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) have reportedly received their salaries after fulfilling the registration requirements. The Commissioner urged other workers to visit the nearest KWSRRA office to resolve any outstanding issues and facilitate their payments.

Ample Time for Compliance
The government emphasized that the registration window had been open for over six months, allowing sufficient time for all employees, including those in the 16 local government areas, to comply. To further assist workers, special registration days were designated on November 13 and November 18 at the Banquet Hall opposite the Government House in Ilorin.

Mrs. Oyawoye Olabisi, speaking on behalf of the Acting General Manager of KWSRRA, reiterated that all categories of workers—civil servants, SUBEB staff, TESCOM employees, and local government staff—were encouraged to complete their registrations on the designated days.

“The directive for mandatory registration is a strategic move aimed at improving accountability and service delivery across the state,” she stated.