This clarification was contained in a statement issued by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) and signed by the Director of Press, Bawa Mokwa, on Thursday in Abuja.
The OAGF dismissed social media reports suggesting that the system upgrade would delay salary payments, describing them as unfounded and misleading.
According to the statement, the IPPIS previously ran three payroll platforms. In 2024, one of the platforms was successfully migrated to a new software, SoftSuite, leaving two active systems — EBS and SoftSuite.
However, the OAGF said the EBS platform had recently shown signs of “suboptimal performance,” prompting the government to consolidate all payroll operations under SoftSuite for better efficiency and accuracy.
“This is not a new initiative but a continuation of an earlier effort to strengthen payroll management across the public sector,” the statement read.
The OAGF assured that the transition is being managed carefully to ensure a seamless migration process, with all identified technical issues being addressed in real time to avoid disruption to salary payments.
“All observed errors and omissions are being addressed promptly. The management does not anticipate any significant disruptions,” the statement added.
It further urged civil servants and Treasury staff to disregard rumours circulating online, emphasizing that the OAGF remains committed to timely salary payments and transparency in public financial management.
The office also reaffirmed its determination to enhance the IPPIS platform as part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s financial accountability framework.
