The Federal Government has assured federal civil servants that payment of the outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears will commence before August 15, while efforts are also being intensified to clear pending promotion arrears. Where there are outstanding issues, we will give realistic timelines and ensure they are implemented.” Oyedele also confirmed that outstanding promotion arrears were being processed in line with established government procedures. Providing further clarification on the payment process, the Director of Cash Management, Christiana Osho, revealed that reconciliation of the outstanding wage award had been completed. He identified the unpaid wage award, promotion arrears, salary relativity for health workers and other outstanding entitlements as issues requiring immediate attention.