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Imo Doctors Commence Warning Strike Over Shooting of Colleague by Police

Doctors in Imo state have threatened to embark on a strike action following the shooting of one of their colleagues by police.

On Thursday, a member of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Imo State branch, participating in a peaceful demonstration against the concessioning of public health institutions by Gov. Rochas Okorocha was shot dead by the police.

The victim, Dr Bede Azudialor, a Consultant Physician with the Federal Medical Centre , Owerri, was allegedly shot in the head by anti-riot policemen drafted to monitor the demonstration by the doctors.

The State Chairman of the Nigerian Guild of Medical Doctors, Dr. Darlington Akukwu, who briefed newsmen on the incident in Owerri, announced the commencement of a three-day warning strike by doctors in the state following the incident.

“ Following the shooting of our member, doctors in Imo State will from today commence a three-day warning strike during which the Nigerian Police Force must name the policeman that shot our member.

“The warning strike beginning from Feb. 4, will last for three days and if after the expiration of three days, the person who shot at our colleague fails to come out, doctors will start an indefinite strike action’’, Akukwu said.

He urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Solomon Arase to compel the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Taiwo Lakanu , to produce the culprit who perpetrated the act.
Akukwu further urged President Muhammadu Buhari to thoroughly investigate the matter.

The peaceful protest was said to have started from the NMA office on Port Harcourt Road, Owerri at about 12 noon.

It was gathered that when the doctors got to Orlu Road junction, Owerri, anti-riot police in about 10 Hilux vans started throwing tear gas canisters on the group during which a gun was suspected to have been fired, which injured the doctor.

“It was in the process of tear gassing of the group that Dr Bede Azudiaro fell down and raised alarm that he had been shut in the head, with blood gushing from his head.

Earlier, the state chairman of NMA, Dr Hyacinth Emele, had told journalists that the association was protesting against the concessioning of public health institutions by the state government and so many other mundane things happening within the organization saying the life of the people of  imo state was at risk.

When contacted, the PPRO in the state (DSP) Andrew Enwerem said that the police only used tear gas to disperse the protesting doctors when they became riotous.

“Police did not shoot anybody and nobody who is shot on the head will ever remain alife.

“Let them produce a doctor’s report to confirm that it was a real case of shooting on the head. Anybody can pick any blood stained material from anywhere and claim that he was shot”, Enwerewhe said.

Prominent Nigerians Working Against Anti-Corruption War – Osinbajo

Prof Yemi Osinbajo has alleged that some prominent Nigerians are working against the success of the anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Vice President, who made this known on Thursday during a meeting in his office with a delegation from the Moslem Congress of Nigeria, said the federal government regular gets messages from some Nigerian elites saying cool down.

Prof Osinbajo also remarked that the masses of the Nigerian people on the contrary have a clearer understanding of right and wrong.

Although some elites are saying “it is not a big deal,” and that government should merely ask the looters of the commonwealth of the nation to return the money and go, Prof. Osinbajo expressed gladness that “a new tribe of Nigerians who would not compromise their values but would maintain a sense of right and wrong is now emerging”.
“The man on the street is very clear, so whatever some of these elites say, we shall keep our focus on the masses who voted for us,” the Vice President declared.

He said it was simply unacceptable that in the last 16 years there was not a single federal government completed road project, not to even talk of rail.

“The reason is corruption,” he asserted, adding that the cost of projects were often inflated as people entrusted with public trust struggle to enrich themselves at the expense of the people.

“The insurgency has gone on for 6 years because government could not adequately equip the military,” he stated

 

House of Reps to SUmmon Total Nigeria Over Gas Leakage

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Public Petitions has threatened to compel the Managing Director of Total Nigeria, Mr. Alexis Vovk, to appear before it if he fails to honour its earlier invitation by Monday next week in respect to a gas leak in Obita/Egita  communities in The Rivers State.

The communities had demanded for the sum of N7 billion compensation following a gas leak that affected their lands, through a petition sent to the House by their lawyer.

The representatives of Total Nigeria said that the petitioners had already threatened to sue Total abroad.

The chairman of the committee, Hon. Uzoma Nkem-Abonta thinks its uncalled for to sue the oil company abroad.

Nkem-Abonta added the Managing Director of Total Nigeria should appear in person in the bid to resolve the matter, adding that he would be compelled to do so if he refused to appear before the committee at its next sitting.

FG Distributes Anti-Rabies Vaccines to 9 Faculties of Veterinary Medicine

The Federal Ministry of Health has handed out 1,812 anti rabies vaccines to nine accredited faculties and colleges of veterinary medicine in the country.

Director of Neglected Tropical Disease in the ministry, Mrs Ifeoma Anagbogu, said the Federal Government was committed to the fight against the disease.

According to her, the release of the free vaccines to beneficiary institutions is coming as a result of request by the Veterinary Council of Nigeria to ensure that all clinical veterinary students are vaccinated against the disease.

“We did not hesitate to make the vaccines available because the veterinarians are always at the forefront of the prevention and control of the virus, although, the disease has not been reported in Africa countries but the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently given a red alert on the disease.” she said.

Anagbogu bemoaned that some people go as far as sleeping with these animals in the same bed, which apparently is dangerous.

“Every case of dog bite should henceforth be reported to the nearest hospital or relevant authorities for quick action at all you must keep these animals for whatsoever reason, you must ensure that they are properly taken care of and up to date on their vaccine.” she advised.

“Development Partners have showed interest in working with us towards eradicating the disease through creating more awareness to Nigerians, ” she added.

She said that rabies is a viral disease that causes acute inflammation of the brain in human, adding that domestic animals such as dogs, cats, cattle and bats transfer the virus to human through bites and scratches.

Nigerians At Risk Of Starvation By 2050 – Minister of Agriculture

On Thursday, Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, warned that Nigerians were at the risk of starving to death by 2050 if nothing was done to ensure all-year-round farming.

The minister made this disclosures when he defended the 2016 budget proposal of his ministry before the joint Committee on Agriculture.

According to him, the present mode of farming in Nigeria was incapable of sustaining the  increasing population in the country.

He said there was an urgent need for all stakeholders in the agricultural sector to work towards improving ‎mechanised farming and irrigation in order to ensure all-year-round farming that will avert the problem.

“We have written to state governments to encourage them to develop dams and canals so that agriculture becomes an all-year-round activity and it is not confined to the rainy season alone.

“Four or five months of farm activity cannot sustain the country for 12 months. Besides, by 2050, Nigeria’s population will be very close to 500 million, going by the current rate of growth.

“This is just 34 years from now. If we carry on at the current rate of one crop per year and very low mechanisation, Nigeria runs a risk of starving to death,’’ he said.

Ogbeh also said the current crisis between herdsmen and rural farmers was a major setback for the agricultural sector in the country.

Nestle, Glaxosmithkline in Court Over Alleged Fake Promo

Nigeria has filed criminal charges against Glaxosmithkline Nigeria Plc, the Nestle Nigeria Plc and their officials, over alleged fake lottery promo.

The ten count criminal charge number FHC/L/478C/15 was filed before a Federal high court in Lagos by the Police Legal Officer from Force Criminal Investigation Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

According to the charge, Dayanand Thandalam Siram, Jonathan Murray, Uche Uwechia, Glaxosmithkline Consumer Nigeria PLC and others now at large between October 2014 and October 2015, induced the citizens of Nigeria to buy their products using the gimmicry of “LUCOZADE AND RIBENA BIG CASH GIVE AWAY”.

The accused were also alleged to have established and kept the premises of GSK HOUSE 1, INDUSTRIAL AVENUE, ILUPEJU, Lagos as a place for the purpose of lottery, to be used for obtaining by false pretence from the Nigerian populace.

The offence alleged to have been committed by Glaxosmithkline Consumer Nigeria Plc and its officials are contrary to and punishable under section(1)3 of the advance fee fraud and other related offences Act laws of the Federation of Nigeria.

It was also alleged that, Rahul Culaco, Omolara Banjoko, Adebayo Elegbe, Shelewa Ashimi, Friesland Campina Wamco Nigeria Plc. same time and place used the premises of their company for the purpose of obtaining by false pretence from the Nigerian Populace.

The case has been adjourned till next month when all the accused and their company will be arraigned before the court.
In a separate development, Nigeria has filed another ten count criminal charge of sponsoring fake promo against Nestle Nigeria Plc and two of its officials.

In the said criminal charge FHC/ L/477C/15, it was alleged that GORD HON, BEEBEE AYEKU, and NESTLE NIGERIA PLC between October, 2014 and October 2015 induced citizens to buy their product in the guise of lottery, captioned “YEAR -END SHOPPERS BAG PROMO.” Participants were assured of winning prizes.

An affidavit by a deputy superintendent of Police, Gyu Musa, attached to the police enforcement unit team of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission Abuja, averred that investigation in respect of the case had been concluded and that all major documentary exhibits required for the prosecution of the case had been obtained, except the arrest of certain persons.

Musa said prima facie case of obtaining by false pretences and lottery offences had been established against the accused persons on record.

Delta State Finally Signs Contributory Health Insurance Scheme Into Law

A bill for the establishment of the Delta State Contributory Health Insurance Scheme has been signed into law by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who expressed that new law would make healthcare more accessible and affordable.

The bill was sent to the Delta State House of Assembly on 22 June, 2015 and passed on 9 December, 2015.

The presentation of the bill and ceremony was witnessed by the Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Mr Olorunfemi Akingbade, the secretary to the state government (SSG), Mr Festus Agas, the Leader, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Tim Owhefere, the commissioner for information, Mr Patrick Ukah, that of health, Mr David Edevbie and his health ministry counterpart, Dr Nicholas Azinge.

Okowa expressed appreciation to the NHIS for sending its personnel to help in assessment of health facilities across the state.

He described the contributory scheme as “unique” and noted that the states had a crucial role to play if the national health insurance scheme would be successful but noted that too many states have not been forthcoming in helping to make the project succeed.

Building Collapse: LASG Asks Court to Dismiss Synagogue’s Suit

The Lagos State government has urged a Lagos High Court in Ikeja to dismiss with substantial cost, a suit filed by the Registered Trustees of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), challenging the verdict of the Coroner Inquest into the collapse of a six-storey building within the church premises on September 12, 2014 that led to the death of 116 persons.

The verdict of the Coroner, presided over by Magistrate Oyetade Komolafe, was delivered on July 8, 2015 and same indicted the church and its engineers for criminal negligence and recommended them for prosecution.

The Lagos State government had thereafter, filed 111 counts criminal charge against the trustees of the church, the two engineers and two companies before Justice Lawal Akapo also of the Ikeja High Court.

Magistrate Komolafe had held that the building that killed the victims was built without approval, adding that its collapse was due to structural defect.

But the church and its engineers, Oladele Ogundeji and Akinbela Fatiregun, rejected the verdict, describing it as unreasonable and one-sided.

When the matter came up before Justice Alogba on Thursday, lawyer to the Trustees, Mr E.L. Akpofure (SAN) said that Magistrate Komolafe erred in law to have sat as Coroner Court in Alimosho District, which he argued was non-existent.

Akpofure also referred to an argument of the Lagos State government to the effect that the criminal charge filed before Justice Akapo was pursuant to the investigation conducted by the Police and not the decision of the Coroner, saying that such argument was a confirmation that no investigation was conducted because the Police never interrogated the Trustees of the church.

In response, Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem, said on Thursday that the issue of wrong heading of the nomenclature of the Coroner was a mere irregularity which lacked the vibe to render the proceedings of the Coroner invalid.

While describing it as a mere technical point, Kazeem said that such argument was not directed at substantial justice and as such, the court should discountenance it.

Justice Alogba, in a brief bench ruling, said that he would give the matter the urgency it deserved being a matter of public importance.

The judge consequently fixed February 19 for judgment on the matter.

Electricity Tariff Hike: NLC, TUC to Engage in Nationwide Protest

The Nigerian Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, civil society allies and electricity consumers across the country have concluded plans to hold a nationwide protest on Monday over the 45% increase in electricity tariff which took effect on Monday, 1st of February 2016.

NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, the members of the union have been sufficiently mobilized to encourage Nigerians to come out in their numbers to support the protest.

He said,  “ The Abuja rally will start at Labour House, Central Business District at 8.00am before moving to the NERC head office at Adamawa Plaza, Plot 1099, First Avenue, Off Shehu Shagari Way, Central Business District. From the NERC office, the rally will roll to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company at Zone 4. The rally will mobilise from there to the National Assembly”

“This protest rally has become necessary after all effort to make NERC shelve the idea of increase failed.  Indeed, rather than see reason with Nigerians, the minister for power, works and housing has been advancing spurious argument in justification.” he added.

FG Will Rehabilitate Rail Transportation – Transport Minister

Mr Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transport says that the main focus of the Federal Government is to rehabilitate the Rail System inorder to make transportation easy and accessible to all Nigerians.

He made the disclosure to reporters on Thursday at the Government House in Oshogbo, the Osun State capital in southwest Nigeria.

He said that he was in the state for an assessment tour of some Federal Government road projects embarked upon by the Osun‎ State government in line with the directive of the Federal Executive Council.

The Minister also hinted that other sectors in the Ministry of Transport such as maritime, road and aviation would also be given due attention.

He said that the Federal Government, having successfully reached an agreement with the Chinese government, would soon embark on the construction of Lagos-Kano rail line.

Mr Amaechi also disclosed that the construction of four terminal buildings was already underway in Lagos, Kano, Abuja and Port Harcourt ‎as part of the ongoing reform in the aviation sector.

NDA Investigates Case of Cadets Harassing Civilian in Viral Video

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) says it is investigating a video that has gone viral on the internet showing some military cadets beating a young man for allegedly complimenting a female cadet.
A statement issued on Thursday by the academy’s spokesman, Musa Yahaya, said that preliminary investigation into the matter has confirmed that the incident occurred somewhere in Lagos in 2014 while the cadets were on break.

The statement noted that the NDA, being a responsible institution that is saddled with the task of producing the nation’s future military leaders would not in anyway, tolerate such unruly and flagrant mistreatment of Nigerians.

It further explained that the current leadership of the academy would ensure that the matter is thoroughly investigated and disciplinary loopholes addressed.

FIRS Begins Tax Audit on NNPC, MDAs

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has begun a tax audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in its bid to ascertain and remit all tax revenues due to the government into the Federation Account.

This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman, FIRS, Mr. Babatunde Fowler, who said the audit was being carried out as part of measures aimed at boosting tax revenue in the 2016 fiscal period.

Fowler revealed that the FIRS had received approval from the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, to begin a joint audit of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the government.

He said the need for the joint audit arose owing to the fact that the arrangement where government agencies were to deduct Withholding Tax and Value Added Tax from contractors and remit same to the Federation Account had not yielded the desired results, adding that all banks operating in the country must ensure that all tax revenues of government were remitted to the Federation Account.

The FIRS boss expressed optimism that with the new measures put in place by the agency, the country would from March begin to see an increase in the level of compliance by the MDAs on Withholding Tax and VAT. He commended the FIRS for rising up to the challenge of funding the budget through tax revenue as a result of the decline in oil revenue.

He, however, drew the attention of the FIRS to queries raised by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation about the non-disclosure of the four per cent cost of collection in the agency’s statement of accounts.

Ogun State Commences New ‘Welfare Insurance Policy’ for Transport Unions

Ogun Unveils OLARMS Portal For Land Sales, Registration
Ogun Unveils OLARMS Portal For Land Sales, Registration

The Ogun State Government has begun a new ‘Welfare Insurance Policy’ aimed at creating opportunities for its workers to save for the rainy day, and has encouraged transport unions operating in the state to embrace the new development.

The General Manager of the Ogun State Parks and Garages Development Board, Alhaji Ayo Ogunsolu, advised in Abeokuta, during a one-day workshop organised in collaboration with Capital Express Assurance Limited.

Ogunsolu, who was represented by the Director of Administration and Supplies, Mr. Lola Sotola, said the insurance policy was essential as it created an avenue for them to receive instant response in times of need, adding that it was an opportunity to save for the future.

According to the National Head of Marketing, Capital Express Assurance Limited, Mr. Mathew Ogwezhi, interested clients would pay N60 on a daily basis. He said the money would enable the company to insure their clients against circumstances beyond their control.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the Welfare Insurance Policy was a step in the right direction.

He advised transport unions in the state to eject unscrupulous elements in their midst, adding that commercial motorcyclists who were fond of wearing earrings and dreadlocks, posed threats to the security of the state.

AUTOMOBILE JOBS | Coscharis Group Limited Fresh Job Recruitment 2016

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We seek creative, talented and result-oriented individuals who are focused and career minded. At Coscharis group, you will have endless possibilities of receiving technical, products and sales training(Locally and Abroad), career development and rewards for your contributions to the company’s growth.

Due to continuous growth in our businesses, we are looking for qualified, result oriented, dynamic and energetic professionals to fill the following positions listed below:

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MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE JOBS | St Nicholas Hospital Job Recruitment (5 Positions)

St. Nicholas Hospital is a multi-specialist private hospital located in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria. It was founded in 1968 by the chairman Chief Dr M.A Majekodunmi. Over the years it has grown to become one of Nigeria’s leading hospitals, providing reliable, effective and high quality healthcare for all patients. St. Nicholas hospital has achieved this by attracting highly trained doctors, nurses and support staff and investing in state-of-the art equipment and laboratory services.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions:

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MANUFACTURING JOBS | British American Tobacco (BAT) Fresh Job Recruitment 2016

British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.

Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.

If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY JOBS | Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMIT&I) Job Recruitment 2016

Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment – The Government of Nigeria has emphasized the importance of diversifying the economy, supporting sectors that have potential for growth and creating massive employment. In line with this commitment, the Government has sought and received Credit from the World Bank to help Nigeria support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) operating in different high potential sectors throughout the country. This support is being implemented under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMIT&I) and operationalized in the Growth and Employment (GEM) Project.

The GEM Project Development Objective is to increase firm growth and employment in participating firms in Nigeria. The project became effective in July 2013, and will close in September 2018. The project focuses on manufacturing and service sectors, specifically supporting ICT, entertainment, tourism and hospitality, light in manufacturing and construction. Project support addresses crosscutting sector issues, assistance to specific clusters, and more direct support to firms channeled through a platform – called the Business Innovation and Growth (BIG) Platform providing various trainings, technical assistance and grant schemes. The GEM Project intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments for consulting services.

The consulting services (‘the Services’) include implementation support to the project as regards to the daily management and coordination of all activities on the BIG Platform.

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Nigerian Capital Market Sheds N1.63trillion in One Month

Statistics from the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, showed on Thursday, February 4, that the stock market lost more than N1.63 trillion in January due to profit-taking and currency volatility

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the drop represented a 16.50 per cent to close at N8.225 trillion from the N9.850 trillion in December.

Also, the All-Share Index dropped by 4726.10 points or 16.50 per cent to close for the month at 23,916.15 against 28,642.25 posted in December.

The volume of shares traded also declined by 5.67 billion shares worth N42.05 billion traded in 67,479 deals from the 7.23 billion shares valued N55.28 billion transacted in 53,414 deals in December.
The decline represented 21.58 per cent.

The financial services sector remained the toast of investors during the period, accounting for 3.87 billion shares worth N16.93 billion traded in 27,065 deals.

 

Capital Oil, Bellview Airlines, 217 Others Owe AMCON N1.146trillion

 

 

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON,  has listed Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited, Seawolf, the defunct Bellview Airlines, Resort International Limited, Timbuktu Media (owner of the defunct Next Newspaper), former Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Chief Festus Odimegwu, and 214 other firms, their respective directors, and individuals with outstanding debts of N1.146 trillion that have failed to visit the corporation for the resolution of their debts.

The corporation revealed this in a list of outstanding obligors made public on Thursday, February 4.

While AMCON put the outstanding debt of Seawolf at N160.09 billion, it listed Uwamu Adolor, Okunlola Remi, Rasheed Mahey Rafindadi, Wessels Alwyn, Odulami Remi, Waziri Ibrahim Dahiru and Oduntan Adetunji, as directors of the company.

Also, the list showed that Capital Oil, which is indebted to the corporation to the tune of N104.8 billion, has Mr. Ubah Ifeanyi Patrick, Ubah Uchenna, Ubah Chidera Graciuos, Orji Joseph Anayo, Chigbogu Fidelia Ezinwanne, Awodein Ayodeji Tolulope, Usoro Nsikan Anthony, and Akerele Oyinlade Mercy, as its directors.

Directors of Resort International include Mr. Wale Babalakin (SAN), who has a N132 billion judgment debt against the federal government, and a court ruling ordering AMCON to offset his indebtedness to it against the judgment debt.

Other directors of Resort International are Akinsanya Olayinka, Layonu Abiodun, Akibambi Temitayo Kola, Spectra Limited and Adewunmi Abiola. AMCON listed Resort as being indebted to the tune of N36.30 billion.

Other firms on the debtor list include Tanzila Petroluem Limited – N49.2 billion; Home Trust Savings – N25.749 billion; Suru Worldwide Ventures – N24.41 billion; Roygate Properties – N23.261 billion; Ziklagsis Network Limited – N20.334 billion; Lexcap Partners – N18 billion.

Similarly, AMCON also listed Anyiam Osigwe Limited – N17.247 billion; Iorna Global Resources Limited – N15.873 billion; Hosanna Properties Limited – N14.983 billion; Unudike Enterprises Limited – N14.16 billion; Bulk Pack Services Limited – N13.493 billion; Global Haulage Resources Limited – N11.472 billion; Taka Continental Limited -N11.378 billion; JAG Global Resources Limited – N11.108 billion; Felshade International Nigeria – N10.979 billion; AFRIJET Airlines Limited – N10.886 billion; Hotel De Island (belonging to Sentor Buruji Kashamu and family) – N10.797 billion; and Petroleum Brokers Limited – N10.681 billion, on the long list of debtors.

According to the corporation, companies that have been listed are those that failed to respond to AMCON’s repeated calls for discussions on their repayment plans.

 

FG Uncovers 23,306 Ghost Workers on Payroll 

The Federal Government has discovered 23,306 ghost workers in the civil servants on its payroll.

It was learnt on Thursday, February 4, that a special team constituted by the Federal Government uncovered cases of multiple salary payments with the active connivance of civil servants and some banks.

They have reportedly been identified and marked down for thorough investigation, it was gathered.

Consequently, the government is said to have embarked on a process of investigating and removing civil servants already identified in the scam from its payroll, although unconfirmed reports also indicated that some of those affected have begun to resign their appointments as a pre-emptive measure against humiliation at the end of the investigation.

Another source said out of the 312,306 civil servants whose bank accounts have so far been checked through the Bank Verification Number (BVN) platform, “23,306 individuals have issues with their accounts.

“With the adoption of the BVN for salary payment, the Federal Ministry of Finance has so far checked the details of about 312,000 civil servants,” a development said to have led to the discovery of a high level of irregularities in salary payment.

He explained further: “Out of the accounts of about 312,000 civil servants processed so far, the ministry has uncovered irregularities in the account of about 23,306 civil servants. They are suspected to have been collecting double salaries.

“These individuals are in two categories. In the first group, we found out that the names of some civil servants, whose salaries are being processed, are different from the names on the accounts where their salaries are paid. What this means is either those in this category are drawing salary from two sources (which could be different parastatals), or they are ghost workers.”

 

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