FG Sets February 17 Deadline For Civil Servants To Complete IPPIS Verification

The federal government has given civil servants until February 17 to verify their identities on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

A memo from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation confirmed the deadline extension, warning that failure to comply could result in salary suspension and other penalties.

To complete the verification, employees must provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), IPPIS number, and salary account details.

Reports indicate that many civil servants are rushing to obtain their TINs before the deadline.

The memo states that the payroll validation portal will remain open from February 10 to 17 for those who missed the initial deadline.

It advised affected employees to visit the Office of the Accountant-General’s website to complete the process.

Government agencies have been directed to circulate the memo widely and ensure compliance.

“Following the Treasury Circular with Ref. No. TRY/A6&B6/2024-OAGF/CAD/026/Vol. V/910 dated 27th June, 2024 on the above subject matter and subsequent extension dated 16 August, 2024, I am directed to inform you that AGF has approved the extension of the OAF-IPPIS Payroll Validation Portal for an additional one week (10 – 17” February, 2025),” the memo reads.

“The portal will be deployed and made accessible to those employees who were unable to complete their validation before the end of the earlier deadline. Visit OAF website: www.oagf.gov.ng and access the portal.

“It is hereby emphasised that all employees concerned are expected to conclude the update of their payroll information on or before 12 midnight of Monday, February 17, 2025.

“Please note that officers who fail to avail themselves of this last opportunity may suffer some consequences which may include suspension from the payroll.

“Accounting Officers, Directors/Head of Finance & Account and Internal Audit Units of MDAs and other Arms of Government are enjoined to give this circular the widest circulation it deserves and ensure compliance.”

The verification drive follows concerns about fraudulent salary payments.

Last year, former Head of Civil Service Folasade Yemi-Esan revealed that some government workers had relocated abroad while still receiving salaries.

President Bola Tinubu later insisted that such persons must refund the money, emphasizing the need for accountability in the civil service.

KanyiDaily recalls that President Tinubu also approved a salary increase ranging from 25% to 35% for civil servants under the remaining six consolidated salary structures.