Anambra uncover Measures to track ghost workers

Anambra State government has unveiled electronic identity cards for civil servants and other government employees to address cases of impersonation, ghost workers and other vices in the system.

Unveiling the cards at the state Secretariat, Head of Service, Theodora Igwegbe, said the system would strengthen identity management of workers by enabling government and citizens to easily identify civil servants and other government employees.

She said: “This scheme can significantly enhance service delivery for Anambra State civil servants. By digitising identification processes, civil servants can access government services more conveniently, reducing paperwork and minimising physical presence.

“The digital transformation empowers civil servants to engage in online training, access relevant resources and collaborate remotely, thereby facilitating professional development and fostering knowledge-sharing within the civil service.

Managing Director of Anambra State Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Agency, Fred Agbata, whose office built the electronic identity card database, said every civil servant is expected to enroll, warning that failure to comply would prevent them from several benefits, including salaries.

He said: “The card has a Quick Response (QR) code, and all you need when you present it anywhere is for anyone, who is in doubt, to scan it using an android device.

“Once that is done, the data of the cardholder will be revealed, even though only limited information will be shown. This will curb identity theft, loss of revenue and check the problem of ghost workers, among others.

“Government is also providing free Internet for all workers; and only civil servants that have requested and received their state government email will be able to access the Wi-Fi.

“Civil servants will only be able to use the government email to transact official businesses and keep their personal email for personal use. Those are the innovations we are bringing.”