Fake agencies, ghost workers: Tinubu orders payroll audit

The Punch | 29-08-2026 12:47am |

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems. The audit will cover the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, federal agencies, and their administration and internal controls. This directive aims to address issues such as fake agencies and ghost workers. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy confirmed the development.

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