President Bola Tinubu has ordered that all civil servants who have relocated abroad but continue to draw salaries from the Nigerian government must refund the money.
The president also directed that their supervisors and department heads be punished for their role in the fraud.
The president, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume gave directive during the award night organised by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF) to commemorate 2024 Civil Service Week, an event that also honoured outstanding civil servants in core ministries.
President Tinubu expressed his disappointment over the issue of ghost workers, reiterating that the government would take appropriate measures to ensure those involved are punished and the money is returned to the government treasury.
Acknowledging the challenges in the civil service sector, the President reaffirmed his commitment to addressing these issues for optimal performance.
