Fintiri directs Adamawa civil servants to present school certificates — or forfeit salary

Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa, has directed civil servants in the state to present their certificates in order to tackle employment irregularities.

In a statement on Thursday, Humwashi Wonosikou, chief press secretary (CPS) to the governor, said failure to comply would result in forfeiture of October salaries.

The CPS said this move aims to restore order, prevent unqualified individuals from holding positions, and give young people equal opportunities.

“Gov. Fintiri has issued a directive requiring all workers in government institutions, ministries, boards, and agencies to immediately present their certificates,” he said.

“This exercise is not intended to witch-hunt anyone but rather to ensure sanity in the system.

“No one will be denied their salary if they present their certificates before the end of October.”

Wonosikou added that the governor’s directive targets those exploiting systemic weaknesses for personal gain.

“These issues must be addressed, and the service should be a haven for scholarship and honesty, rather than a haven for misfits,” he said.