Japa: FMC Asaba Sustains Biometrics Capturing To Stop Unearned Salaries

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, has vowed to sustain the monthly biometric capturing system to curb the “Japa” Syndrome and the dubious attitude of some staff.

Chairman of the management Board of FMC,  Dr Mary Alile-Idele, stated this in Asaba during a visit to the hospital, revealing that cases where staff members continue to receive salaries after relocating overseas for better opportunities should be discouraged.

She said within a month, the centre could identify staff who have left and promptly replaced them, describing it as a stark contrast to some organisations where employees have been absent for years yet remain on the payroll.

According to her, such dubious practices are unacceptable and that if a staff member fails to complete their biometrics for three consecutive months, they are considered to have exited the system, and their salary is halted.

She commended the centre’s state-of-the-art facilities, experienced personnel and efficient operational systems and called for increased federal funding to complete ongoing projects within the next two years.

“The Japa syndrome has not significantly impacted FMC Asaba, largely due to the efficient systems in place,” she said.

Alile-Idele reiterated President Tinubu administration’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasising its relevance to the healthcare sector.