Governor Alex Otti Fires 6 Civil Servants Over Payroll Manipulation

Governor Alex Otti of Nigeria has sacked six senior civil servants from the Ministry of Justice for manipulating the payroll system to receive irregular salaries. The affected officers include positions like Senior Accountant, Principal Accountant, and Chief Executive Officer Accounts.

The decision came after an internal audit and detailed investigation by the state civil service commission. The chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Eno Eze, highlighted that the disciplinary action was taken following a thorough review of financial records and independent interrogations.

The move aims to address irregular salary payments that were detrimental to the state government. Channels TV reported on the development, emphasizing the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability in the civil service sector.