‘You'll Be Dealt With’ — FG Issues Threats Against Civil Servants Who Leak Private Information

The Federal Government has launched a campaign to stop the leakage of sensitive official documents that have caused public outrage and embarrassment to the administration.

The Federal Government has implemented punitive measures in an attempt to stop the leak of confidential official documents.

Leaked memos containing official information about the presidency have recently incited public outrage. People, civil society organizations, organized labor, and the opposition have all criticized how the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is being run.

A memo from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, was among the leaked documents. It disclosed that N500 million, rather than N1 billion, would be used to establish the Federal Government's Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage.

In an effort to stop this, Folashade Yemi-Esan, the Head of the Federation's Civil Service, sent out a memo on February 19 cautioning all civil servants against disseminating and leaking official documents and information.

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The memo, which was made public on the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation's website, stated that any officer found to be involved in such behavior would face harsh penalties in line with the Public Service Rules and other applicable legislation.

Tagged HCSF/3065/VI/189, the memo further instructed all Permanent Secretaries to fast-track the migration to the digitalised workflow system and ensure the effective deployment of the Enterprise Content Management Solution.

“It has been observed with dismay, the increase in the cases of leakage of sensitive official documents in Ministries, Departments and Agencies. This is very embarrassing to the government and therefore unacceptable.

“As part of the efforts to curb this undesirable development, all permanent secretaries are to fast-track the migration to the digitalised workflow system, and ensure effective deployment of the Enterprise Content Management Solution.

“This will reduce physical contact with official documents thereby checking the increasing incidence of leakage and circulation of same. Furthermore, permanent secretaries are advised to strongly warn all staff against leaking and circulating official information and documents.”