President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive forensic audit of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and all federal agencies. The move follows concerns over payroll fraud and the presence of ghost workers. Tinubu tasked Finance Minister Deji Elumoye and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee the audit with the highest standards of independence and professionalism.
The audit aims to address control failures and ensure transparency in payroll systems. Reports suggest the issue has raised alarm within the administration. Oyedele is responsible for coordinating the exercise, which will involve a detailed review of financial operations across government ministries.
The directive underscores Tinubu’s focus on improving governance and accountability. The forensic audit is expected to identify discrepancies and recommend reforms. The process will require collaboration between various departments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline and reduce corruption within the federal bureaucracy. The outcome of the audit could lead to policy changes aimed at preventing future irregularities.
