Unverified civil servants risk losing pay after audit deadline
Federal civil servants who have not completed verification risk having their salaries stopped. Didi Walson-Jack issued a memo warning that non-compliant staff will face sanctions. The Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis aims to improve payroll integrity and workforce planning. The government is acting to address longstanding payroll irregularities.
What we know
- Salaries of unverified federal workers will be discontinued from March 2026 following the conclusion of the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis.
- The final mop-up verification window runs from Monday, 16th February to Friday, 27th February 2026 at two Abuja locations.
- Officers must complete both the Personnel Audit (Physical Verification) and Skills Gap Analysis (Online Assessment) by 27th February 2026.
- The PASGA Project began in 2025 as part of reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu.
- Non-compliant officers will face salary suspension and possible termination in line with public service rules.
