Delta Enforces Retires 200 Civil Servants Over Age Fraud

Asaba, Nigeria— The Delta State Civil Service Commission has directed the immediate retirement of over 200 civil servants found to have falsified their ages to prolong their tenure in public service.

This decisive action was announced by Chief Roseline Amioku, Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission and head of the ongoing state screening committee, during an interaction with journalists at the commission’s headquarters in Asaba, where the verification exercise is underway.

Chief Amioku revealed that the screening, a core part of the state’s civil service reforms, is aimed at enhancing productivity and ensuring only eligible personnel remain in service. She emphasized that the exercise uncovered a significant number of staff who exceeded the statutory retirement age but altered their records to retain their positions.

“We have received numerous whistleblower reports and took prompt steps to review the files of civil servants. Our findings showed that many who should have exited the service as far back as five years ago were still drawing salaries. Some even adjusted their ages so drastically that their children are now officially older than them,” Chief Amioku remarked.

The Commission’s chair further disclosed that more than 200 civil servants have already been retired for age falsification, with the process still ongoing. She clarified that less than half of the workforce has been screened so far, and the exercise will continue into the following year, covering the entire Delta State civil service.

Chief Amioku addressed public speculation, stressing that the government’s actions are guided by due process and a commitment to integrity, not by any intention to arbitrarily reduce the workforce or cut costs.

She responded to claims from some affected individuals alleging forced retirement as a cost-saving measure, reiterating that the state is simply upholding standards and restoring credibility to the public sector.

By Enoch  Odesola | July 7, 2025