No Certificate, No Work? Nigerian Governor Raises Serious Alarm; ORDERS Workers To Submit This Immediately Or Risk Losing Their Salary
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has taken a bold step in ensuring transparency and accountability within the state’ s civil service by issuing a new directive aimed at verifying the credentials of all civil servants. This measure comes as part of a broader effort to promote efficiency and eliminate any potential cases of fraud or misconduct within the public sector. The directive requires all civil servants to present their educational certificates and other necessary documents before receiving their October salaries, signaling a strong stance on documentation and merit- based employment practices.
The governor’ s directive, announced through a statement by his chief press secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, reflects a commitment to fostering an environment of integrity within the civil service. Fintiri, known for his reformist policies, has been vocal about the importance of proper qualification and transparency as prerequisites for government employment. This move is likely aimed at curbing the longstanding issue of ghost workers and unqualified personnel in public service, which has historically led to inflated wage bills and inefficiencies in governance.
By setting a firm deadline and attaching salary payments to the submission of these documents, the governor has added urgency to this initiative. Civil servants who fail to comply with the directive could risk forfeiting their salaries for the month of October, which serves as a strong incentive for adherence to the policy. The verification process will not only ensure that only qualified individuals occupy key roles in the administration but also improve overall governance by promoting accountability.
This directive also aligns with broader national efforts in Nigeria to clean up the public sector and improve service delivery by making sure that government employees are properly vetted and qualified. Governor Fintiri’ s approach could set a precedent for other state governments to follow, as more leaders recognize the need for accountability in public sector employment.
