The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed that Federal Tertiary Institutions (FTIs) have been deactivated from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) following a Federal Government directive. Moving forward, payroll processing for these institutions will be handled via the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS).
Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, explained that the deactivation of IPPIS for FTIs aligns with the new government directive. “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 stated.
He confirmed that FTI payrolls for November would be prepared in Excel format, submitted for verification, and validated by IPPIS. Addressing concerns over potential changes to salary account details, the OAGF clarified that no instruction has been issued for workers to change their linked financial institutions. Mokwa emphasized that decisions regarding salary account changes are entirely personal for each employee and that the OAGF prioritizes workers’ welfare, ensuring no misleading or panic-inducing directives.
In a statement to banks, the OAGF urged financial institutions to maintain robust account management practices to ensure seamless salary processing for workers. The Treasury expressed confidence in regulatory agencies overseeing financial institutions to uphold stability and accountability.
Employees wishing to change their salary accounts for personal reasons are advised to follow official OAGF procedures to ensure a smooth transition and avoid payroll disruptions.
