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HCSF Ushers Civil Service Into Digital Age as Office Adopts 1-Gov Cloud Enterprise Content Management System

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11 months ago

November 11, 2025

Joel Ajayi

In a bold step toward digital modernisation, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has announced the migration of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) to the homegrown and cutting-edge 1Gov Cloud Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS).

This landmark move signals a new era for the Federal Civil Service, driving efficiency, enhancing workflow automation, and reinforcing the government’s commitment to a paperless, tech-driven future.

Speaking at the event, Mrs. Walson-Jack described the occasion as “a defining day in the history of the Nigerian Public Service.” She emphasised that this migration is a great milestone under the promise of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25) to build a world-class, digital Civil Service.

The HCSF emphasised that the day marked more than just a shift to digital operations; it represented the realisation of a national vision. The milestone, she noted, reflected the government’s readiness to deliver services with greater speed, transparency, and efficiency.

She highlighted the significant foundational work accomplished over the past year, notably the creation of official email addresses for all Civil Servants with 59,344 already established to enhance communication, accountability, and digital integration across the Service. She also underscored the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for common services departments and units, designed to promote efficiency, uniformity, and standardisation across Ministries and Extra-Ministerial Departments.

Outlining the strategic rationale for the 1Gov Cloud, the HCSF cited four critical factors: national sovereignty of data infrastructure, government-wide interoperability, economies of scale, and faster digital adoption.

The integrated 1Gov Cloud platform provides all Ministries and Extra-Ministerial Departments with a single digital backbone, harmonising workflows and enabling interoperability through GovMail for communication, InMail for direct mails, GovDrive for document management, and GovConference for virtual meetings and online collaborations. Reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment, the HCSF stated that the target for a paperless Civil Service by December 31, 2025, remains.

She further commended Galaxy Backbone Limited, developers and managers of the platform, for their professionalism and alignment with the Nigeria First Policy, ensuring that the nation’s digital assets are hosted, governed, and secured within Nigeria. “We are transitioning from dependence on foreign technology to a Nigerian-built and Nigerian-owned digital system,” she declared.

The highlight of the event was a live demonstration, where the HCSF assigned tasks to the Permanent Secretary of the Career Management Office and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Civil Service Matters. Additionally, the HCSF sent emails simultaneously to the Permanent Secretaries of Foreign Affairs and Solid Minerals Development, also present at the event. Both recipients received and acknowledged the messages promptly, showcasing the seamless inter-agency communication flow facilitated by the tool.

This migration to the 1Gov Cloud platform marks a new era of efficiency, transparency, and modernised governance within the OHCSF, positioning it as a model of innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence in the Public Service.

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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran

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18 hours ago

October 1, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.

In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.

According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.

“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.

The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.

“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.

The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.

“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.

Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.

The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.

“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.

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