Headlines:
1. Nigeria’s ‘Ghost’ Employees Haunt Payrolls
2. Ghost Worker Scandal Drains Public Funds
3. Corruption’s Absurdity: Non-existent Staff Paid Billions
“Ghosts are supposed to haunt abandoned buildings, not government payrolls.” Nigeria faces a public finance tragedy with persistent ghost workers—non-existent individuals drawing salaries for years. This absurd corruption drains funds, leaving hospitals, schools, and genuine civil servants neglected, highlighting a systemic failure that impacts vital public services.
