Final Notice: FG Orders Civil Servants to Complete PASGA Verification by March 31

Final Notice: FG Orders Civil Servants to Complete PASGA Verification by March 31

The Federal Government of Nigeria has set Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as the final deadline for civil servants to complete the mandatory Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) verification exercise. Workers who fail to comply risk salary suspension and other administrative sanctions, officials warned.

The directive, issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), Didi Walson-Jack, applies to all employees within the Federal Civil Service. The memo emphasised that the verification process is part of the government’s ongoing effort to eliminate ghost workers, enhance workforce accountability, and improve efficiency in public service operations.

The PASGA exercise consists of two components: Personnel Verification and Skill Assessment and Competency Analysis. Civil servants who have not completed either component are required to do so by March 31, 2026, to obtain their Certificates of Completion. These certificates must then be submitted to the Director of Human Resource Management in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

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The OHCSF warned that any officer who fails to comply will be subject to “appropriate administrative sanctions in line with extant rules and regulations,” which may include suspension from the payroll until compliance. Permanent Secretaries and Heads of MDAs have been instructed to circulate the memo widely to ensure that all affected officers are informed.

The PASGA exercise, rolled out in 2025, is designed to assess staffing structures, identify skill gaps, and support the development of targeted training and capacity-building programmes aligned with national priorities. Its outcomes will also guide government decisions on recruitment, career advancement, and resource allocation within the Federal Civil Service.

Officials say the verification process is essential to address longstanding issues such as payroll irregularities and fraudulent entries, which have historically cost billions of naira annually. Completion of the exercise will protect civil servants’ rights to salary and benefits while strengthening the integrity of Nigeria’s public service system.

Civil servants have been urged to prioritise the exercise to avoid disruptions to their pay and career progression. Authorities stressed that while compliance with local laws is expected, all government procedures must follow due process and fairness to ensure that legitimate workers are not unfairly penalised.

Final Notice: FG Orders Civil Servants to Complete PASGA Verification by March 31