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Nigeria’s Civil Service to Achieve Full Digital Operations by 2025-Walson-Jack

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1 year ago

June 12, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, has announced that Nigeria’s civil service will fully transition to a paperless system by December 31, 2025. This marks a major milestone in the Federal Government’s ongoing public sector reforms.

Speaking on Wednesday at the press conference for the 2025 International Civil Service Conference in Abuja, Walson-Jack emphasized that the shift to digital operations is aimed at modernizing administrative processes, enhancing efficiency, and promoting transparency across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).

“This administration is committed to modernizing the civil service. The full adoption of digital work processes by the end of 2025 will eliminate manual file movement, reduce delays, and improve service delivery to citizens,” she stated.

The paperless initiative is anchored on the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system, which has already been successfully piloted in several MDAs. The full rollout will include digital record-keeping, electronic memo systems, and workflow automation.

To ensure a smooth and sustainable transition, Walson-Jack noted that extensive training and capacity-building programs are being implemented for civil servants. She added that the initiative will also help reduce operational costs and support the government’s environmental sustainability goals.

Stakeholders at the conference praised the announcement, describing it as a bold and necessary step toward building a smarter and more responsive public service.

In her remarks on the 2025 Civil Service Week, Mrs. Walson-Jack highlighted a series of events designed to celebrate excellence and strengthen the service’s reform agenda.

“The 2025 Civil Service Week, a significant event in our calendar, will feature a series of spiritually enriching, intellectually engaging, and socially rewarding activities. These are designed to celebrate excellence in public service, reflect on reforms, and promote a unified vision for a stronger civil service,” she said.

Key events include the commissioning of the remodelled reception area at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, a Special Juma’at Prayer at the National Mosque, and a Thanksgiving Service at the Family Worship Centre in Wuye. Other highlights include a study tour of the Federal Civil Service and Abuja by Heads of Civil Service from the states, a welcome cocktail for ICSC speakers, wellness activities, a social get-together for civil servants, and a two-day International Civil Service Conference (ICSC). The week will culminate in a Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony.

“The Study Tour for the State Heads of Service will provide a valuable platform for exchanging reform ideas and sharing innovative strategies, thereby deepening federal-state collaboration in advancing the quality and integrity of public administration,” she added.

In her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary of the Service Policies and Strategies Office, Dr. Deborah Odoh, reiterated the shared vision for a modern and effective civil service.

“Our vision is to build a world-class civil service, and I must appreciate the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, for her exemplary leadership. Since assuming office in August, she has not just led from the front but propelled us into a new era of reform and excellence.”

“There are a number of incredible new initiatives that have been introduced—many of which you are already part of and familiar with. We are grateful to God as we celebrate this year’s Civil Service Week. Our collective desire is to continue making meaningful progress so that, together, we can achieve the Nigeria of our dreams,” Odoh concluded.

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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows

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50 mins ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.

He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.

According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.

“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.

The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.

“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.

Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.

He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.

He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.

According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.

Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.

He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.

We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.

The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.

He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.

Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.

He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.

“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”

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