The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening payroll administration across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of ongoing public financial management reforms.
The move, according to officials, is aimed at improving transparency, eliminating ghost workers and ensuring timely payment of salaries to public servants.
The Office of the
Accountant-General of the Federation disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, noting that the government had intensified efforts to fully integrate MDAs into the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
A senior official in the office said the initiative had continued to yield positive results, including significant savings for the government through the detection and removal of irregular entries on the payroll.
“The IPPIS platform has enhanced accountability and blocked leakages in the system. We are working to ensure that all MDAs are fully captured to promote efficiency and credibility in salary administration,” the official said.
The official added that the government was also leveraging digital tools to streamline payroll processes, reduce human interference and improve service delivery.
According to him, the reforms are in line with broader fiscal policies aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s public finance system and ensuring prudent management of resources.
Some civil servants who spoke to the Source commended the government’s efforts, noting that regular salary payments had improved morale and productivity in the workplace.
However, labour representatives called for continuous engagement with stakeholders to address challenges related to payroll discrepancies and delayed payments in some agencies.
A labour leader said that while the reforms were commendable, there was a need for improved communication channels to resolve complaints promptly.
“We support any initiative that promotes transparency, but workers’ concerns must be addressed quickly to avoid unnecessary hardship,” the labour representative said.
Economic analysts have also noted that efficient payroll management is critical to national development, as it ensures that public servants remain motivated and productive.
They emphasised that eliminating payroll fraud could free up resources for infrastructure, healthcare and education.
The Federal Government had introduced IPPIS as part of its public sector reforms to centralise payroll operations and curb financial leakages.
The system, which captures employees’ data electronically, is also designed to ensure compliance with financial regulations and improve budgeting processes.
