The management of Federal University of Education, Zaria has officially informed members of staff about a delay in the payment of salaries for February 2026. The delay was attributed to technical challenges affecting the central payroll system used for processing federal government salaries.
This information was contained in an internal memorandum issued by the Acting Bursar, Mohammed Kabir Aliyu, FCCA. According to the memo, the issue originated from technical problems in the central payroll and funds release systems operated by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.
The memo further explained that the challenge occurred following the recent conversion of several Federal Colleges of Education into universities, a development that also affected Federal University of Education, Zaria. This transition reportedly created technical complications within the federal payroll structure, which subsequently delayed the release of salaries for affected institutions.
The university management assured staff that it is actively working to resolve the problem. According to the statement, the institution is currently maintaining close communication with the federal payroll authorities in order to correct the technical faults and facilitate the immediate release of the delayed salaries.
While addressing the situation, the administration acknowledged that the delay might cause inconvenience and concern among staff members. Management therefore expressed regret over the situation and appealed for patience and understanding while efforts are being made to resolve the issue.
In the memo, the university stated: “We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and anxiety this may cause. The University Management is actively liaising with the Federal Payroll Authorities to rectify the fault and secure immediate release of funds.”
The notice was issued by the Acting Bursar and addressed to all members of staff of Federal University of Education, Zaria on March 12, 2026, with the subject titled “Delay in the Payment of February 2026 Salary.”
Copies of the memorandum were also sent to key officials and offices within the university, including the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Acting Registrar, the Acting University Librarian, the Director of Information and Protocol, the Director of Security Services, as well as all staff unions within the institution.
Staff members have therefore been advised to take note of the development while the university continues to work with the appropriate federal authorities to resolve the payroll system challenges and ensure that the delayed salaries are released as soon as possible.