The Federal Government has directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to submit updated staff records as part of a new audit of the civil service workforce.This instruction was issued through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, and a circular dated July 7, 2025, was sent to ministers, permanent secretaries, heads of parastatals, and security agencies.
The move is aimed at checking the records on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and spotting vacancies within the workforce.
Each ministry and agency is expected to compile a current list of its staff, also known as a nominal roll. This list is used for managing staff placement and verifying who is on the payroll.
Officers between Salary Grade Levels 15 and 17 have been given three days to comply, while those on Levels 06 to 14 have two weeks to complete their submissions.
The government also wants Human Resource Desk Officers handling the IPPIS platform to update staff appointment dates and current positions to make sure the data on the system matches the reality on ground.
Permanent secretaries and accounting officers are expected to ensure that the required information is complete and submitted on time.
The government says the entire process will help improve staff planning and manage staff movement within the public service.