ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu disclosed that the discovery followed a probe launched in 2024 after irregularities were detected in pension payments.
The investigation revealed widespread payroll manipulation, with fictitious names inserted into salary systems to divert public funds.Aliyu alleged that some senior officials enrolled relatives and associates on government payrolls, pocketing their salaries.
In one case, a suspect reportedly placed his wife, son, and mother-in-law on the payroll while also collecting salaries of 12 other workers.
The investigation covered at least 50 federal MDAs, with the Nigeria Police Force recording the highest number of ghost workers at 570. Other affected institutions include:
National Water Resources Authority — 80 ghost workersFederal Ministry of Works — 56
Ministry of Foreign Affairs — 24
Ministry of Defence — 19
Ministry of Power — 17Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment — 17
Federal Ministry of Health — 15
Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation — 12
Aliyu added that the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Ministry of Interior were also implicated, though the number of ghost workers in those institutions is still under review.
The ICPC says investigations are ongoing, with efforts focused on strengthening payroll integrity and ensuring accountability across government agencies.
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