The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed the deactivation of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) for Federal Tertiary Institutions (FTIs).
This decision comes in light of the Federal Government’s directive to remove these institutions from the IPPIS platform.
In an interview with The Nation, Bawa Mokwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, stated, “It was only natural for the IPPIS platform for FTIs to be shut down, given the Federal Government’s directive to remove these institutions from the system.”
Mokwa further noted that the processing of November salaries for FTIs would shift to the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS).
As part of this transition, institutions must prepare their payrolls in Excel format and submit them to IPPIS for verification and validation.
Addressing concerns regarding potential changes to salary account details, the OAGF clarified that no directive has been issued instructing workers to alter the financial institutions associated with their IPPIS accounts.
Mokwa emphasised that “workers’ welfare remains a top priority,” assuring that no misleading or panic-inducing instructions would be communicated. He explained, “Any decision to change salary accounts is entirely personal for each worker, with no mandate from the IPPIS office.”
Additionally, the OAGF, commonly referred to as the Treasury, has encouraged financial institutions to improve their services and ensure effective management of accounts holding workers’ salaries. The OAGF expressed confidence in the regulatory agencies overseeing the health and viability of financial institutions, trusting in their ability to fulfill their mandates.
For workers with valid reasons to change their salary accounts, the OAGF advises adherence to official procedures to ensure a smooth transition without disruptions to payroll.
