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Youth Ministry Launches Fully Digital, Paperless System Ahead of Federal Deadline

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10 months ago

December 16, 2025

By Joel Ajayi

Marking a significant stride in digital governance, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development has launched its Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), placing the Ministry at the forefront of the Federal Government’s paperless civil service drive.

The launch, held in Abuja, comes ahead of the December 31, 2025, deadline set by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to migrate to digital operations, marking a significant milestone in public sector reform.

Speaking at the event, the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, described the ECMS, deployed in partnership with Galaxy Backbone Limited, as a game-changing platform designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, record management, and service delivery across the Ministry.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Maryam Keshinro, the Minister emphasized the critical role of staff in ensuring the success of the initiative. She urged all personnel to embrace the system as a tool to reduce clerical burdens while boosting creativity, monitoring, and youth engagement.

“This is more than a technological upgrade,” Comrade Olawande said. “It is a fundamental shift in our work culture. Moving from manual processes to seamless digital workflows will accelerate decision-making and strengthen accountability in the delivery of youth-focused programs.”

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, hailed the ECMS launch as a major boost to the Federal Government’s public service reform agenda. She noted that adopting paperless systems is central to building a modern, responsive, and results-driven civil service.

“The Ministry of Youth Development has demonstrated commendable leadership by embracing this reform. A paperless civil service will improve efficiency, professionalism, and service delivery,” Mrs. Walson-Jack said, adding that the system is expected to reduce operational costs, eliminate delays caused by physical files, promote environmental sustainability, and enhance services for Nigerian youth.

She noted that the initiative aligns with Pillar 5 of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (2021–2025) and supports the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The ECMS represents a major transformation in the Ministry’s workflow: From Physical Delays to Digital Speed: Manual file routing is replaced with seamless digital workflows, accelerating approvals for youth initiatives.

“From Information Silos to Collective Intelligence: Programs, data, and policy documents now interact on a single secure platform, enabling smarter, data-driven decisions.

“From Resource Drain to Green & Lean Efficiency: The Ministry commits to cost savings and environmental responsibility by drastically reducing paper use.

“From Analog Administration to Digital Service: Internal processes are now aligned with the expectations of millions of young Nigerians who demand efficiency and transparency.

Comrade Olawande urged Ministry staff to be the vanguard of this transformation. “New systems require adaptation, but this ECMS is designed to free you from clerical burdens, allowing you to focus on creative program design, impactful monitoring, and transformative youth engagement,” he said. Comprehensive training, provided in partnership with Galaxy Backbone, will ensure staff can fully leverage the new system.

The ECMS launch ultimately aims to serve Nigerian youth more effectively. A more efficient Ministry means responsive programs, a transparent system ensures greater accountability, and a fully digital workflow reflects the realities of a young, dynamic population.

Also speaking at the event, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, Managing Director and CEO of Galaxy Backbone Limited, represented by Hon. Olusegun Olulade, Executive Director of Customer Centricity and Marketing, described the Ministry’s onboarding onto the One Government Cloud (OneGov) Platform as a critical step in the nation’s digital transformation journey.

He commended the Ministry’s leadership for embracing innovation and reaffirmed Galaxy Backbone’s commitment to providing sustained technical support to build a more effective, inclusive, and future-ready public service.

With the ECMS now operational, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development has signaled its readiness to lead by example in Nigeria’s march toward a digitally driven and efficient public sector.

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

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4 hours 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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