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Undergraduate Updates2 min read2026-04-22

FG Launches Payroll Audit Amid 'Japa' Exodus

Nigeria's Federal Government has initiated a thorough personnel audit across its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This move aims to address the growing problem of 'ghost workers' – individuals who continue to receive...

Azeez

Azeez

22 Apr 2026

FG Launches Payroll Audit Amid 'Japa' Exodus
Key takeaways
  • Nigeria's Federal Government has initiated a thorough personnel audit across its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
  • This move aims to address the growing problem of 'ghost workers' – individuals who continue to receive salaries even after leaving their positions, with many reportedly having relocated abroad through the 'japa' trend.
  • The initiative is spearheaded by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) and was announced via an official memo signed by Dauda Abdulhamid, Director of Administration at the OAGF.

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