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Nigeria’s Civil Service to Achieve Full Digital Operations by 2025-Walson-Jack
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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Ogunlesi backs Tinubu reforms as FIRS chairman Adedeji highlights export-led economy
Joel Ajayi
After a high-level meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigerian-born global investor Adebayo Ogunlesi expressed renewed confidence in the country’s economic reforms, indicating potential mega investments across energy, aviation, and port sectors.
He was joined in that optimism by Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), who stressed that the reforms were laying the groundwork for an export-driven economy.
Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Ogunlesi praised the sweeping policy changes under Tinubu’s administration, including the removal of subsidies, tax reforms, and the revival of a refinery already exporting aviation fuel.
“We had an excellent meeting where we discussed how to put Nigeria front and center for international investment. The President was very encouraging, and we shared useful suggestions on driving economic growth,” Ogunlesi said.
Although he declined to reveal specific details, Ogunlesi confirmed that his firm is actively investing in Nigeria and assessing new opportunities.
“Watch this space. Nigeria is not yet the most exciting investment destination, but that’s what we are working on,” he teased.
Pressed on the sectors of interest, Ogunlesi highlighted energy, gas, aviation, ports, and renewables. Drawing on his firm’s experience with LNG projects in Texas and Australia, he noted Nigeria’s massive untapped gas reserves.
On aviation, he acknowledged his reputation as “the guy who bought Gatwick Airport” and signaled interest in similar ventures locally.
He also admitted that one of his companies operates ports in Cotonou and Lomé but none in Nigeria, a point Tinubu reportedly challenged him on.
“He forgave me but said, ‘you have to bring port investment to Nigeria,’” Ogunlesi recounted with a smile.
International investor Hakeem Bello-Osagie, who was also present, underscored the importance of diaspora participation in Nigeria’s growth story.
“When Nigerians at home and abroad invest in Nigeria, it sends a strong signal to the world,” he said, lauding Tinubu’s policies for making the country “investable.”
Echoing the sentiment, FIRS chairman Adedeji described the reforms as the foundation for an export-led economy.
“We’ve done the fundamentals, and now it is time to deliver growth,” he said.
With global players signaling confidence, the momentum for Nigeria’s economic repositioning is gaining ground, setting the stage for transformative investments in key industries.
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