IPPIS Issues Affect Salaries of about 2000 civil servants
November salaries of over 2,000 civil servants working in Federal Government ministries, departments, and agencies have been withheld due to IPPIS irregularities, according to sources.
A senior civil servant at the Federal Ministry of Defence, speaking anonymously, revealed that most ministry workers are affected by the delay, possibly linked to a recent verification by the Office of the Head of Civil Service.
Another senior civil servant in a federal agency explained that a percentage of civil servants had their salaries withheld due to discrepancies on the IPPIS platform.
He mentioned, “About 2,000 civil servants are involved, and it’s due to failed verification on the IPPIS.”The spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, clarified that not all civil servants are affected, stating,
“Salaries started dropping on Thursday last week. When I get the position of the director of IPPIS, I will get across to you.”The National President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants, Tommy Etim, highlighted ongoing efforts by the Office of the Head of Civil Service to address the issues. Etim warned that around 5,000 civil servants risked losing their November and December 2023 salaries due to IPPIS verification and discrepancies.
He mentioned, “As of today, only those who completed their verification but were mistakenly delisted have had their salaries restored. 5,000 civil servants still have discrepancies, and efforts are being made to resolve them. The salary for November 2023 is concluded, and those affected won’t receive it.
However, steps are being taken to ensure those cleared get their December 2023 salary, including arrears from September.”Credit : Punch News