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FG’s Digital Reform Deepens As Ministry Goes Live on 1-Gov Cloud

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9 months ago

December 24, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Ministry of Works formally joined the league of Ministries, extra-ministerial Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on the 1-GOV Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform, marking a major milestone in its transition from analogue operations to a secure, efficient, and fully digital work processes and flows.

The Go-Live event took place on Tuesday, 23 December, 2025 at the Ministry’s Headquarters, bringing together the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Transformative Permanent Secretaries, senior government officials and Civil Servants, and key stakeholders committed to advancing the digitalisation of the Public Service.

Speaking at the event, the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, who was represented by the Honourable Minister of State, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., expressed delight at the presence of the HCSF for the launch.

He commended her dedication to institutional reforms and digital transformation across the Service, describing the Ministry’s transition as a thing of joy and pride. He pledged the leadership’s full support for the initiative and its successful implementation.

The HCSF, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, hailed the launch as a demonstration of the Ministry’s readiness to align service delivery with modern, secure, and efficient digital best practices. She highlighted the Ministry’s critical role in national development, through the planning, construction, reconstruction, expansion, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the Federal road network that connects communities, enables commerce, and facilitates economic growth.

“Strengthening its information management systems,” she noted, “is both timely and strategic.”

Mrs. Walson-Jack commended the Ministry’s leadership for their foresight and shared commitment to a seamless transition. She also praised Directors and staff for their openness to change, saying that “in a sector where records, approvals, and institutional memory are fundamental, the deployment of the ECM solution reinforces professionalism, continuity, and accountability.”

She further emphasised that the migration extends beyond technology, representing a fundamental improvement in how work is organised, decisions are documented, and collaboration is enabled. Furthermore, with its integration into the 1-Gov. Cloud ecosystem, the Ministry is now better positioned to operate seamlessly and securely, in alignment with broader Public Service standards.

The Head of Service hinted that this achievement follows the successful migration of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), some time ago, to reflect growing momentum in collective digitalisation efforts across the Service.

She added that the epoch-making initiative contributes meaningfully to the Federal Government’s roadmap for the full digitalisation of work processes and flows by 31 December, 2025, which advances Pillar 5 of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP 25).

She further acknowledged Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Limited for its professionalism in hosting the digital infrastructure, which strengthens data sovereignty and provides a shared, secured digital platform, in line with one of the items on the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR – improving governance for effective service delivery.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Adeladan, welcomed guests and staff to the Go Live ceremony and expressed gratitude to the HCSF for attending the formal unveiling.

He described the occasion as a defining moment in the Ministry’s journey towards a more efficient, transparent, and digitally driven operation.
Mr. Adeladan also expressed appreciation to His Excellency, President Tinubu, GCFR, for his visionary leadership and commitment to Public Service reforms, noting that the support and approvals received made the milestone reachable.

He explained that “the Ministry’s digital transformation journey began on 19 April, 2023 as a comprehensive reform programme to eliminate manual processes through the deployment of ECM solutions.

The programme, according to him, was implemented in two strategic phases: Phase One, completed in 2024, laid the foundation for system deployment and digitisation, followed by Phase Two, covering application deployment, secure cloud hosting, experimental onboarding, and extensive capacity building.

Among the key achievements highlighted were the rollout of the DocuFlow ECM software, using a hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure, the creation of over 2,000 official email accounts to enable secure electronic correspondence, and the establishment of a dedicated ECM scanning centre to support ongoing digitisation. Capacity building remained central to the transition, with numerous training, onboarding, and awareness programmes conducted across departments, units, and field offices.

The Permanent Secretary further disclosed that the Ministry has digitised over 70% of its records, despite the volume and complexity of the documentation being attended to.

He disclosed that collaboration with the OHSCF, the OECD ECM Preparation Team, and GBB has strengthened institutional efficiency, secured records management, and improved service delivery to Nigerians.

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

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19 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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