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ICPC Uncovers Official Who Put 14 Family Members On Government Payroll, Another Worker Collects 13 Salaries
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered alleged widespread manipulation of government payroll systems, including cases involving officials who enrolled multiple family members and collected salaries meant for fictitious workers.
The ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Economic Confidential Lecture and National Spokespersons Award organised by Image Merchants Promotions Limited.
Aliyu said investigations by the commission into ghost workers had uncovered how individuals manipulated government payroll systems to divert public funds and receive multiple salaries.
According to him, one official was found to have enrolled 14 members of his family on the government payroll.
“We discovered that one person enrolled 14 members of his family. He lived in a religious hotel, a hotel at the public office, receiving salaries,” Aliyu said.
The ICPC chairman disclosed that another individual allegedly enrolled his wife, daughter, son and other relatives on the payroll and received as many as 13 salaries.
“Another person enrolled his wife, his daughter, his son, and others and was receiving 13 salaries,” he said.
Aliyu said the commission had also identified about 900 suspected ghost workers and published their names, challenging those affected to establish that they were genuine government employees.
“We now secured income of about 900 ghost workers, which we published their names in papers,” he said.
He explained that the commission subsequently spent about one year investigating the suspected ghost workers and uncovering how fictitious employees were inserted into official payroll systems.
“We spent one year, one single year, on ghost workers,” Aliyu said.
According to him, some of the fraudulent entries appeared legitimate because the names and email addresses of the alleged ghost workers were listed on government payrolls, while the bank accounts attached to the salaries belonged to other individuals.
“When they insert their names, you will see their name in the payroll. You will see their email. But when you check the account number, you will see the name of the person. So, that is how these things have been done,” he explained.
Aliyu warned that the financial implications of ghost workers went beyond the salaries paid to fictitious employees, noting that such fraudulent entries could also create liabilities for government through pensions, housing, mortgages and health insurance.
“Because, you know, once there is a ghost worker, there is ghost pension, there is ghost mortgage, there is ghost housing fund, there is ghost health insurance,” he said.
The ICPC chairman said the commission’s interventions were aimed at protecting public resources and reducing the financial burden created by corruption and fraudulent government expenditure.
He also disclosed that the commission recovered more than N24 billion in suspected ghost pension funds in 2024.
“In 2024, we recovered over N24 billion ghost workers pension,” Aliyu said.
Aliyu said the ICPC had increasingly adopted preventive measures, data analysis and collaboration with other government agencies to identify leakages and recover public resources.
He stressed that the commission was shifting greater attention towards preventing corruption and ensuring that government projects and expenditures delivered value to Nigerians, rather than relying solely on criminal prosecution.
“It is better for us to do that than to engage in filing criminal charges. How many charges can we file?” he said
The ICPC chairman said the commission had recovered or secured government resources through interventions in public projects and other areas, adding that its ultimate objective was to ensure that Nigerians benefited from funds allocated for public services.
He further called for greater deployment of data and technology in the fight against corruption, stressing that access to reliable information and effective communication were crucial to building public confidence in anti-corruption efforts.
Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of Image Merchants Promotions Limited, Yusha’u Shuaib, said the lecture was organised to promote stronger governance through transparency, accountability and professional communication.
“We are honoured to host yet another gathering of leaders, professionals, scholars, and communication experts committed to strengthening governance, promoting transparency, and advancing excellence in public communication,” Shuaib said.
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making education the cornerstone of sustainable development, declaring that government will continue to invest in measures that guarantee a safe, secure and conducive learning environment capable of restoring the state’s reputation as a centre of academic excellence.
Governor Mutfwang made the declaration through the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Mrs. Kachollom Pyam Gang, while declaring open the 4th Man O’ War Nigeria National Camping Exercise in Jos.
The week-long programme, holding from August 9 to 15, 2026, at the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Shere Hills, is themed “Strengthening Community-Based Safe School Framework for a Secure and Resilient Nigeria,” with the sub-theme “Building Safer Schools Through Partnership, Preparedness and Collective Responsibilities.”
Describing the initiative as timely and strategic, the governor disclosed that the Plateau State Government is set to train one thousand security personnel who will be deployed to school communities across the state to strengthen safety and enhance the protection of students, teachers and educational facilities.
He noted that the initiative forms part of the administration’s broader efforts to rebuild confidence in the education sector and create an atmosphere where learning can thrive without fear.
Governor Mutfwang stressed that quality education cannot flourish in an atmosphere of insecurity, adding that his administration remains determined to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that every child in Plateau State has access to safe and inclusive learning spaces.
He commended Man O’ War Nigeria and the Safe School Initiative for championing practical solutions aimed at addressing security challenges confronting schools across the country.
Speaking at the event, the National Coordinator of the Safe School Initiative Nigeria, Hajia Halima Ibrahim, said the camping exercise was designed to strengthen the resilience of host communities in protecting schools from security threats.
She described Man O’ War Nigeria as a critical implementation partner whose nationwide presence and grassroots structure have positioned it to drive the objectives of the Safe School Initiative across the federation.
In his remarks, the National Commander of Man O’ War Nigeria, Adedamola Gbenga, explained that the exercise is a national capacity-building programme intended to equip coordinators from all the 774 Local Government Areas of the country with the knowledge, skills and practical strategies required to support the implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative.
He expressed optimism that participants would return to their various communities better prepared to promote school safety, assuring parents and the public that the training would contribute significantly to creating more secure learning environments ahead of the new academic session.
Also speaking, the Plateau State Safe School Coordinator, Brigadier General G. Shipi (Rtd.), described the collaboration between government agencies and Man O’ War Nigeria as both timely and strategic.
He urged participants to effectively utilise the knowledge acquired during the training to strengthen community-based security structures and foster safer school environments across Nigeria.
The opening ceremony attracted a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including representatives of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Department of State Services, the Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council, academics, traditional rulers and other partners committed to advancing school safety and improving educational security nationwide.
As preparations intensify for the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election, the Nigeria Police Force has urged members of the public to promptly report emergencies, security concerns and other election-related incidents through designated contact lines.
The public can reach the police through the following numbers:
📞 DIG Election: 08139235585
📞 CP Election: 08134277587
📞 Control Room: 08108756818
Members of the public who wish to report cases of police misconduct can contact the Complaint Response Unit on:
📞 08057000001
📞 08057000002
📞 08057000003
The police urged residents to remain vigilant, peaceful and law-abiding, stressing that timely reporting of incidents would help security agencies respond effectively and maintain a safe environment before, during and after the election.
Your voice matters. Report promptly. Stay peaceful. Help keep Osun safe.
Major Candidates in Osun Governorship Election
The 2026 Osun State Governorship Election is shaping up as a closely contested race, with 14 candidates on the ballot. However, the contest has largely centred on three major candidates — Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, and ADC candidate Najeem Salaam.
Ademola Adeleke — Accord Party
Ademola Adeleke is seeking re-election for a second term as governor of Osun State.
Adeleke, who won the 2022 governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is now contesting under the Accord Party.
His campaign is anchored on his administration’s record in office, with the governor seeking to retain the state’s top political position for another four years.
Bola Oyebamiji — APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is represented by Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, a former Commissioner for Finance in Osun State and former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).
Oyebamiji emerged as the APC candidate and is regarded as one of the strongest challengers to Adeleke.
The APC is banking on its political structure and support base across the state to return the party to power in Osun.
Najeem Salaam — ADC
Najeem Salaam, the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is another prominent contender in the election.
Salaam is a former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly and has considerable political experience in the state.
His candidacy has also attracted attention as the ADC seeks to strengthen its presence in Osun and across the country ahead of the wider political contests leading to the 2027 general elections.
The Three-Way Contest
With the election approaching, the race is increasingly being viewed as a three-way contest involving Adeleke, Oyebamiji and Salaam, although other candidates are also participating.
The election will therefore test the strength of the incumbent governor’s political machinery, the APC’s efforts to reclaim Osun and the ADC’s growing influence in the state’s political landscape.
With voters across the state expected to decide who will govern Osun for the next four years, security, voter turnout, electoral integrity and the ability of the candidates to mobilise supporters peacefully are expected to be critical factors in determining the outcome.
The Nigerian Army has opened applications for eligible Nigerians seeking commission into the force under the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027.
The Army announced the commencement of the recruitment exercise in a statement released on Tuesday, saying the application is open to qualified civilians and serving military personnel who meet the required conditions.
Successful applicants will undergo training and, upon commissioning, serve as SSCC officers in the Combat Arms, including the Infantry and Armour Corps, as well as Combat Support Arms comprising the Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps.
Prospective applicants are required to visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal at nashortservice.army.mil.ng and select the SSCC option.
Applicants are expected to carefully follow the instructions provided on the portal when completing their applications.
The Nigerian Army urged members of the public to disregard any recruitment portal or announcement claiming that applications were opened before the official publication.
The Army also advised prospective applicants to rely only on information published through its official channels.
Applicants and members of the public were further encouraged to watch for official recruitment jingles on television and radio stations following the announcement.
The deadline for applications is Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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