Gov. Fintiri clarifies issues over workers’ salary deductions
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has clarified the long-standing difficulties regarding certain deductions from the wages of some state civil personnel.
Fintiri’s chief press secretary, Humwashi Wonosoiku, clarified this to our correspondent in Yola on Friday.
He stated that the administration-initiated enquiries in response to some civil officials’ complaints concerning salary deductions.
Fintiri added that the examination revealed a deviation from the 2018/2019 tax rate. when salaries are deducted, the difference is calculated using the current tax rate.
“A lot of people believed their incomes were being decreased; when we investigated those complaints, we discovered that an old tax rate was previously used.
The application of the 2018/2019 tax rate coincided with the commencement of the 2021/2022 tax legislation.
“How do you practise salary pinching? “I find it difficult to accept.” The money leaves the state’s account and goes into the beneficiary’s bank account.”
At what stage would salaries be deducted, and where would they be sent?
The governor stated that the administration investigated the salary disparity issue and “found that it is not true.”
Fintiri also ascribed the change to tax deductions at the present rate.
“In response to the recent concerns raised by Adamawa State civil servants regarding deductions from October salaries, we wish to clarify that these are statutory deductions in accordance with federal and state regulations.” Deductions are as follows:
1. Income tax deductions (PAYE)
2. National Housing Fund (NHF): 2.5% contribution.
3. Adamawa State Health Insurance Contribution Scheme.
Your displeasure with the withdrawals from October pay is due to unpaid contributions to the National Housing Fund. The State Health Insurance Contributory Scheme and PAYE have been in place for three months in a row. These payments were necessary to comply with government policy.
Income Tax Deduction (PAYE): We deduct PAYE income tax in accordance with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) 2011 (as modified). This law imposes a tax on individual earnings from business or employment in Nigeria depending on specified income levels.
The government did not implement a blanket deduction of N40,000, as reported. PAYE is a federal duty and not a state policy.
All civil personnel, both federal and state, as well as private-sector employees, face uniform enforcement across the country.
“I believe people are mistaking that for salary deductions.”