Fed Govt shuts down IPPIS for tertiary institutions, reveals alternative

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed the shutdown of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) for Federal Tertiary Institutions (FTIs).

This move aligns with the Federal Government’s recent decision to remove FTIs from the IPPIS platform, as revealed by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, in an interview with The Nation.

Mokwa explained that it was “only natural” for IPPIS to be discontinued for FTIs following the directive. Going forward, the payroll for November will be managed through the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS).

Institutions are now required to prepare payrolls in Excel format for submission to IPPIS for verification.

In response to concerns regarding potential changes in salary account details, the OAGF clarified that no directive has been issued for workers to alter their financial institutions linked to IPPIS accounts.

The office reassured employees that any change in salary accounts remains a personal decision and has not been mandated.

Additionally, the Treasury emphasized the importance of efficient operations within financial institutions holding workers’ salary accounts, urging these institutions to maintain stability and reliability.

Workers wishing to update their salary accounts are encouraged to follow official OAGF procedures to ensure seamless transitions.

This shift underscores the government’s commitment to a smooth payroll process while prioritizing workers’ welfare amidst the platform transition.