In a move that underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the comprehensive inclusion of all federal civil servants in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), the deadline for identity verification on the platform has been extended yet again. The announcement was made via the X social media handle, Nigeria Stories, stirring both relief and urgency among government employees.
Initially set for an earlier date, the deadline has now been pushed to Friday, giving federal civil servants a final opportunity to complete their verification process on the IPPIS portal. This extension comes as a response to the increasing concerns from various quarters about the potential exclusion of many civil servants who have faced challenges in meeting the previous deadline.
The IPPIS, a crucial tool in the Federal Government’s efforts to streamline payroll management and eliminate ghost workers, requires all federal employees to verify their identities to continue receiving their salaries. The system has been lauded for its role in enhancing transparency and accountability within the federal workforce, but the verification process has faced some delays, prompting this latest extension.
This extension is expected to provide the necessary breathing room for those yet to complete the process, but it also comes with a stern warning: this is likely the final grace period. The government has made it clear that non-compliance could result in dire consequences, including the suspension of salaries for unverified personnel.
Federal civil servants are now in a race against time to ensure they meet this critical deadline, with the government urging all to take immediate action. As the clock ticks down, the spotlight is on the effectiveness of the IPPIS in achieving its goal of a fully verified, transparent, and efficient federal payroll system.
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