Delta State authorities have refuted claims that they requested the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to audit their workforce. During a press conference in Asaba regarding the upcoming 2026 Civil Service Week, Head of Service Mrs. Mininim Oseji explained that the anti-corruption agency launched the screening independently to investigate public sector payrolls and eliminate ghost workers.
Oseji noted that the EFCC contacted the state government requesting access to nominal rolls and payroll data from specific Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). After receiving the request, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori directed officials to cooperate fully, emphasizing that the state maintains transparency. A senior official was appointed to assist the EFCC throughout the verification process.
Highlighting that the audit is a constructive measure, Oseji revealed that she voluntarily submitted her own credentials to set a standard for other civil servants. She confirmed that her office receives consistent updates, and no negative findings have emerged thus far. Additionally, the Head of Service mentioned that proposals to enhance the workers’ loan scheme are currently pending gubernatorial approval, with new transparency measures introduced to ensure equitable disbursement.
