ABUJA: The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced on Monday that the investigation into civil servants continuing to receive salaries after relocating abroad is still in progress. She emphasized that the Federal Government remains committed to identifying and addressing such fraudulent practices.
Speaking at an event in Abuja to mark her first 100 days in office and review her tenure, Walson-Jack denied claims that the investigation had been abandoned, stating that efforts to track down those involved are ongoing.
This development follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive five months ago, requiring civil servants who have relocated abroad to return any salaries wrongfully received, while also holding accountable those in supervisory roles who allowed such practices to persist.
Walson-Jack confirmed that the government is using the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) to trace civil servants’ whereabouts and ensure that those abroad are not still benefiting from the payroll system.
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She explained, “Some verifications have already been carried out, and since then, some civil servants returned quickly, while others retired honourably. We continue to monitor and scrutinize the IPPIS payroll to identify those still abroad.”
The investigation will remain ongoing, and progress is being made to address the issue thoroughly. Walson-Jack also expressed her gratitude to her staff and the ‘Super Permanent Secretaries’ for their support in making her first 100 days in office successful.
Additionally, the Head of the Civil Service assured that her office is working closely with the Federal Civil Service Commission to combat job racketeering, pledging to ensure that anyone who obtained a job through fraudulent means will be sanctioned.
