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Nigerian Paramilitary Officers Lament Salary Deductions, Minister Orders Probe

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has initiated an investigation into allegations of salary deductions and unpaid promotion arrears affecting officers in Nigeria’s paramilitary services.

The affected personnel, including members of the Nigeria Prisons Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), claim they have not received their promotion arrears and are facing unexplained deductions by the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

The officers called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene, questioning why their allowances remain unpaid despite the release of funds.

The officers also highlighted that their counterparts in the Federal Fire Service and other agencies under the Ministry of Interior have already received their promotions and entitlements.

Minister's Response

Responding to these concerns, the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board, Ahmed Ja’afaru, assured officers that a detailed investigation is underway.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Ja’afaru said:

“The attention of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has been drawn to an online publication of complaints from officers of the paramilitary services under its purview, alleging deductions from their salaries by the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, as well as delays in the payment of promotion arrears.

“Consequently, the Minister/Chairman of the Board, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed that a comprehensive investigation be carried out forthwith by the Board on the matter while calling on officers of the paramilitary services to remain calm.”

Ja’afaru reassured officers that the board is committed to swiftly resolving the issues and ensuring fair treatment for all personnel.

The situation has drawn attention to broader concerns over the treatment of paramilitary officers and the need for transparency in salary and promotion processes.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

Good move by the FG.

Ah! This is too much

Nah their way

Family matter. Like father like son

Family matter. Like father like son.
Corrupt people everywhere

We now have a responsive and responsible government in Nigeria

Kudos

After reshuffling was avoided by OTO he has taken SM politics easy.

This interior minister is the best thing to have happened to President Tinubu's govt.

They should probe TCN Management too

RealGandalf:
Nigerian Paramilitary Officers Lament Salary Deductions, Minister Orders Probe

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

Congregation of absolute EVIL Beings at a geographical area

This development is happening and have been happening forever at all levels in Nigeria. When you see the REAL PAYROLL of the actual numeration of what workers are supposed to be paid. I usually Weep for Poor People.

The Bastardss at the Top Division(Nigerians) will always massively Cheat those at the Lower Division.

IPPIS...... A very decent hub for corruption.

When the government already knows the truth…

Na today.. greedy senior officials

gracealonev:
When the government already knows the truth…

Yeah

Very good.

My wife's salary always coming short of more than 30%... even as an Officer not ratings. My friend, a Sargent was always complaining of getting 55k Salary, after hefty deduction, maybe he took loan too though.


But my wife own dey always annoy me. Once alert drop, na to use am to go buy cement or plumbing tools...

Always check your salary oo, some people are collecting loans from ur salary with authorization

It's not just the paramilitary. If possible, other sectors should be investigated as well. The amount corruption perpetrated using the IPPIS platform, if uncovered, will shock the public. Right now, it seems the matter involving the former accountant general of the federation has been closed. You now see why ASUU is against the IPPIS platform.

Some one in one those agents listed has not been paid for the last two months

Where is the deductions warehoused and who are the signatories to that account?

so we should forget that his company is making money on FG contracts

no be a crook be dat?

LeeSmart:
This interior minister is the best thing to have happened to President Tinubu's govt.