The federal government has assured workers that their October 2025 salaries will be paid on schedule despite the ongoing software upgrade within the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).
This assurance was contained in a statement by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) and signed by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press, OAGF.
The OAGF dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that the upgrade of the IPPIS software would cause delays in salary payments.
According to the OAGF, the IPPIS previously operated three payroll platforms. In 2024, one of the platforms was successfully migrated to a new software known as “SoftSuite”, leaving two active platforms — EBS and SoftSuite.
The statement explained that the EBS platform has recently shown signs of “suboptimal performance”, prompting the Federal Government to consolidate all payroll operations under the SoftSuite application.
“This is not a new development, but a continuation of an earlier initiative to enhance efficiency and accuracy,” the statement noted.
The OAGF further clarified that the integration of all payroll processes into a single platform is being carefully managed to ensure a seamless transition.
While minor technical issues may arise during the process, the statement said, they are being promptly resolved to avoid any adverse impact on salary payments.
“All observed errors and omissions are being addressed promptly. The management does not anticipate any significant disruptions,” the OAGF stated.
The office assured all federal workers and stakeholders that their October salaries remain intact and will be paid as scheduled.
It also urged Treasury and IPPIS staff to disregard the misleading reports circulating online, stressing that such information did not originate from the OAGF.
The OAGF reiterated its commitment to improving the efficiency and accuracy of the IPPIS platform as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s public financial management system.
