Tertiary Institutions Removed from IPPIS Platform by FG

By Iyojo Ameh

The Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has officially removed Federal Tertiary Institutions (FTIs) from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), as confirmed by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF).

Mr. Bawa Mokwa, the spokesperson for the OAGF, disclosed this decision in an interview, explaining that the move aligns with recent government approval to exclude FTIs from the IPPIS platform.

This change is expected to address long-standing concerns raised by academic and non-academic staff unions within tertiary institutions who have advocated for a more tailored payroll system.

According to Mr.

Mokwa, “The decision was made to allow for a more flexible and efficient payroll system that aligns with the unique operations of tertiary institutions.” He further noted that alternative measures for managing payrolls and personnel records would be introduced to ensure smooth transitions and continued accountability.

“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 explained.

He further revealed that November salaries for FTIs will be processed through the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS).

Institutions are required to prepare their payroll in an Excel format and submit it to IPPIS for verification and validation.

Meanwhile, amid concerns about changes to salary account details, the OAGF issued a statement clarifying that no directive has been given to workers to change the financial institutions linked to their IPPIS accounts.

The statement noted the priority placed on workers’ welfare, assuring that no misleading or panic-inducing instructions would be issued.

The OAGF explained that any change in salary accounts is a personal decision by the individual worker and that the IPPIS office has not mandated any such changes.

The Treasury, as the OAGF is known, also urged financial institutions to strengthen their operations and ensure the efficient management of accounts holding workers’ salaries.

The office expressed confidence in the regulatory agencies responsible for overseeing the health and viability of financial institutions, insisting on a their capability to fulfill their mandates.

Workers with legitimate reasons to change their salary accounts were advised to follow the official procedures provided by the OAGF to ensure smooth transitions without disruptions to their payroll.