Taraba State University: Vice Chancellor Bako Implements Biometric Verification to Curb Ghost Workers

The Vice Chancellor of Taraba State University, Prof. Sunday Bako, has announced an implementation of a comprehensive biometric verification exercise for all staff members, during interactions with journalists, highlighting the institution's commitment to streamlining its payroll system and enhancing accountability.

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The decision to implement biometric verification follows allegations made by Governor Agbu Kefas regarding the presence of ghost workers within the university. Governor Kefas, during a media chat in Jalingo, expressed concerns over the existence of non-existent employees and declared his intention not to pay them.

In response, Prof. Bako emphasized the university's proactive approach to address the issue, stating, "We want to move away from the normal screening of file presentation. We are implementing biometric verification, linking it with staff National Identification Numbers (NIN), to have accurate data of staff in Taraba State University."

The biometric verification process aims to create a comprehensive database of both academic and non-academic staff, enabling the university to accurately identify and authenticate its workforce. 

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"We want to create a database of staff and improve the screening system of the university, which we believe will end the issue of ghost workers in the institution," Prof. Bako affirmed.