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HCSF Ushers Civil Service Into Digital Age as Office Adopts 1-Gov Cloud Enterprise Content Management System
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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Amb Lion Ogorry Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Sahara Reporters, Sowore For Misleading and Malicious Publication Endangering National Security
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry, a renowned public advocacy practitioner and activist, today announced the filing of a high-profile lawsuit against Sahara Reporters Ltd. and its publisher, Omoyele Sowore, in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The suit, numbered FCT/HC/CV/4767/2025, accuses the defendants of publishing a false, malicious, and reckless article that violates Nigeria’s Constitution, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015, and other laws protecting public discourse, national security, and public order.
The originating summons, filed on November 24, 2025, stems from a Sahara Reporters article titled
“EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu’s Defence Minister Matawalle Maintains Contact With Bandit Leaders, Ordered Them To Compel Communities To Vote For APC—Former Aide,” published on November 19, 2025.
Ambassador Ogorry alleges that the publication contains grave, unfounded accusations against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, claiming he maintains illicit contacts with bandit leaders, orders communities to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC), and engages in activities that undermine counter-terrorism efforts.
These claims, according to the suit, are not only false but also fabricated to incite alarm, hatred, and ill-will, while endangering national security and public safety.
In his affidavit supporting the summons, Ambassador Ogorry, a Nigerian citizen and resident of Abuja with a long-standing commitment to public order and lawful civic discourse, emphasized that the article was disseminated widely across Sahara Reporters’ website, social media channels, X.com (Twitter) account, Facebook pages, WhatsApp broadcasts, and other platforms. He described the publication as a blatant violation of Section 39(3)(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which prohibits speech that endangers public safety, national security, and public order. Furthermore, it contravenes Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by disseminating false, misleading, and harmful information capable of causing alarm or ill-will.
“The defendants’ reckless actions have not only tarnished the reputation of a dedicated public servant but have also compromised ongoing military operations against banditry and terrorism in Nigeria’s North-West region,” said Ambassador Ogorry. “This publication promotes distrust, exposes the Minister to risks, and undermines the morale of our armed forces engaged in counter-terrorism. It is a direct assault on our national security and the freedom of expression that must be balanced with responsibility.”
The lawsuit seeks the following reliefs from the court:
– A declaration that the publication is false, misleading, malicious, and not protected speech under Section 39(1) of the Constitution (as amended).
– A declaration that it falls within restricted speech under Section 39(3)(a), endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
– A declaration that it violates Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by prohibiting false, harmful, or misleading information.
– AN ORDER OF INJUNCTION restraining the Defendants, their agents, or privies from further publishing, distributing, circulating, or causing to be circulated the said false publication or any other malicious publication especially as it relates to and against the person of Defence Minister, Dr. Matawalle.
– An order directing the defendants to issue a public retraction of the publication and publish a full apology on their website and social media channels for 14 consecutive days.
– General and exemplary damages of N10,000,000,000 (Ten Billion Naira) for the frivolous, false, and malicious publication geared toward endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
Ambassador Ogorry highlighted that the article, based on unverified claims from an alleged “former senior aide,” lacks any official record or evidence, demonstrating the defendants’ disregard for truth and ethical journalism. He urged the court to address this as a matter of urgent national importance, citing precedents such as President F.R.N. v. ISA (2017) and Guardian Newspapers v. AIEH (2011), which affirm that freedom of expression does not protect reckless publications that threaten security.
“This lawsuit is not just about correcting a falsehood; it’s about safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy, protecting public officials from baseless attacks, and ensuring media accountability,” Ambassador Ogorry added. “Sahara Reporters and Omoyele Sowore must be held responsible for their role in spreading dangerous misinformation that could fuel terrorism and disrupt public order.”
The case is set for hearing in the Abuja Judicial Division, and Ambassador Ogorry expressed confidence in the judiciary’s ability to uphold justice and constitutional principles.
About Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry is a public advocacy practitioner, activist, and Nigerian citizen dedicated to promoting national security, public order, and lawful civic discourse. With a focus on protecting public discourse from malicious interference, he advocates for responsible journalism and governance.
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