Nigerian Civil Servant in the UK Still Receives Salary Two Years After Relocating

Ibrahim Shehu Adili

6 months ago

A Nigerian civil servant, referred to as Daniel, continues to receive his N150,000 monthly salary despite relocating to the UK in 2022. This arrangement is due to an understanding with his boss, who is a relative. The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has vowed to crack down on such practices, ordering that these individuals refund the money and that their supervisors be punished. Despite this, Daniel remains unbothered, earning more in the UK as a taxi driver.

Contents

1 Government Crackdown on Absentee Workers
2 The Larger Issue of Ghost Workers
3 Daniel’s Perspective
4 Conclusion

Government Crackdown on Absentee Workers

President Tinubu expressed his dismay at these revelations and ordered that the culprits refund the money they have fraudulently collected. He emphasized that supervisors and department heads who abetted this fraud must also face punishment. This commitment to accountability aims to address the broader issue of ghost workers in the Nigerian civil service.

The Larger Issue of Ghost Workers

Numerous Nigerian government employees who have relocated abroad continue to receive salaries without formally resigning. This has been a longstanding issue, with ghost workers—employees who exist only on paper—remaining on payrolls. In June 2022, the Federal Government’s Integration Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) identified and eliminated approximately 70,000 ghost workers, saving the government at least N220 billion.

Daniel’s Perspective

Despite the President’s directive, Daniel remains unconcerned. He explained that his earnings in the UK, where he works as a taxi driver, surpass his salary from the Nigerian government. He also stated that he did not resign from his government job because he wanted to keep the door open for a potential return in the future.

Conclusion

The issue of ghost workers and absentee employees in the Nigerian civil service remains a significant challenge. While the government has made strides in identifying and eliminating these ghost workers, stories like Daniel’s reveal that the problem persists. The recent directive from President Tinubu underscores the administration’s commitment to tackling this issue and ensuring accountability within the civil service.

For more details, read the full article on Punch.

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