E-PAYMENT AND CORRUPTION IN THE NIGERIAN CIVIL SERVICE: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE

This study investigated the impact of electronic payment (e-payment) systems on curbing corruption in the Nigerian civil service, with particular focus on the Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF). Over the past decade, Nigeria has implemented key e-payment platforms namely, the Treasury Single Account (TSA), the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), and the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) as part of comprehensive public financial management reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in government transactions. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, utilizing structured questionnaires administered to FMF staff, complemented by relevant secondary data. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools, including chi-square tests, were employed to analyze the data and determine the relationship between e-payment adoption and corruption reduction. The findings revealed that TSA has consolidated government revenues and minimized leakages, GIFMIS has automated budget execution and improved expenditure control, while IPPIS has eliminated ghost workers and strengthened payroll integrity. However, the study also identified challenges such as poor ICT infrastructure, inadequate technical capacity, and cyber-related threats that impede full implementation. It concluded that e-payment systems have significantly improved fiscal transparency in the FMF and recommended enhanced digital infrastructure, continuous staff training, and stricter compliance monitoring for sustainability.

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