The Delta State Head of Service, Mrs. Mininim Oseji, has said that the ongoing verification of civil servants by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has so far produced no evidence of irregularities, reaffirming the state government’s dedication to transparency and accountability.
Oseji made the disclosure during a press briefing in Asaba, where she unveiled activities lined up for the 2026 Civil Service Week celebration with the theme, “Reforms, Resilience and Results.”
She clarified that the Delta State Government did not invite the anti-corruption agency to carry out the exercise, explaining that the EFCC independently initiated the screening as part of its nationwide effort to examine payroll systems and identify possible ghost workers in the public service.
According to her, the commission formally requested access to payroll records and nominal rolls from selected Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) through an official letter sent to the state government.
“When the EFCC submitted its request to screen some MDAs, I forwarded the letter to His Excellency, the Governor, and sought his directive on the appropriate response,” she said.
Oseji explained that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori instructed the government to fully cooperate with the agency, stressing that Delta State had nothing to conceal. Following the governor’s approval, a senior official was appointed to coordinate the exercise and facilitate communication between the EFCC team and the affected MDAs.
She further revealed that the Office of the Head of Service was also included in the screening and that she personally participated in the verification process despite suggestions that she could be exempted.
“As the number one civil servant in the state, I considered it necessary to lead by example. I presented my letter of first appointment, other relevant documents and my latest appointment letter, and the officials expressed satisfaction with the records provided,” she said.
The Head of Service noted that she had been receiving regular reports on the exercise and that no complaints or negative findings had been brought to her attention.
She emphasized that the verification exercise should not be viewed as punitive but as an initiative designed to strengthen confidence in the state’s civil service while promoting transparency, accountability and due process.
On workers’ welfare, Oseji disclosed that the state government had forwarded proposals for an upward review of the workers’ loan scheme and was awaiting the governor’s approval.
She added that reforms had already been introduced to improve transparency in loan disbursement, including the publication of beneficiaries’ names and payment schedules to ensure fairness and minimize complaints.
Oseji also praised the governor for his continued support for workers and pensioners, highlighting the recent release of N10 billion into the state’s pension system, which she said has significantly shortened the waiting time for retirees to receive their benefits.
