Anambra Government Slashes Workers’ February Salaries Over Monday Sit-at-Home Absence

Anambra Government Cuts February Salaries Over Monday Sit-at-Home Compliance

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The Anambra State Government has stirred major reactions after several civil servants reported heavy deductions in their February 2026 salaries. The reductions affected workers who failed to report to duty on Mondays, traditionally observed in parts of the South-East as sit-at-home days.

According to affected employees, some salary alerts reflected unusually low payments, with a few workers allegedly receiving as little as ₦3,500. Others reported receiving far below their normal monthly earnings, sparking concern and widespread discussion across the state.

The administration of Governor Charles Soludo had earlier warned that the era of automatic full salary payments regardless of attendance was over. The state introduced what it described as a “no work, no pay” approach, meaning wages would be calculated based strictly on verified days worked.

Under this system, any civil servant who did not report to duty on Mondays, and did not officially record attendance, would have that day deducted from their pay.

For years, Mondays in parts of the South-East were marked by low activity due to sit-at-home directives linked to agitation in the region. While compliance has reduced significantly in recent times, some workers reportedly continued staying home on Mondays.

Speaking on the development, the Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, confirmed that the deductions were deliberate and tied directly to absenteeism. He explained that workers were instructed to clock in and clock out on Mondays like any other working day. Failure to do so automatically reflected in payroll computations for February.

The government insists the move is part of broader efforts to restore full economic and administrative activities across the state and to discourage any practice that disrupts productivity.

    Some residents support the government’s decision, arguing that salary should reflect work done, while others believe the deductions were too severe and may not have been properly calculated in certain cases. 

For many families dependent on civil service income, sudden and drastic reductions created financial strain, especially amid Nigeria’s current economic challenges.  

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This development signals a firm shift in Anambra’s handling of the long-standing Monday sit-at-home culture. By tying attendance directly to income, the government appears determined to ensure that public offices operate fully throughout the week.

Whether this policy will completely end Monday absenteeism remains to be seen. However, one thing is clear: the financial implications have now made the issue more personal for many civil servants. As conversations continue, affected workers may seek clarification on how their salaries were computed, while the government maintains its stance on discipline and productivity.