Federal Government Warns 3,598 Civil Servants of Dismissal Over Missed Verification Exercise
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has directed 3,598 civil servants who missed the 2021 verification exercise to appear for a re-verification, warning that failure to comply will be treated as evidence of holding fake appointment letters. This move is part of the government’s efforts to clamp down on job racketeering and ensure the legitimacy of appointments in the federal civil service .
Verification Exercise
Dates:August 18-28, 2025
Locations:Various ministries and government agencies, including the Federal Ministries of Agriculture, Defence, Education, Justice, Works, Information, Science and Technology, Aviation, Finance, Interior, and the State House
Required Documents:
Appointment and Promotion Letters: Originals and photocopies
Gazette of Appointment and Confirmation: Originals and photocopies
Staff Change Letter: Originals and photocopies
July 2025 IPPIS Payslip: Originals and photocopies
Failure to appear for the re-verification exercise will be taken as evidence of holding fake appointment letters
Civil servants who fail to comply may face immediate dismissal .Checking Names:Affected officers can check their names on the FCSC website ((link unavailable)), the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation’s website ((link unavailable)), and notice boards of their ministries
Officers must strictly adhere to the dates on the attached schedule and present required documents .