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Youth Ministry Launches Fully Digital, Paperless System Ahead of Federal Deadline
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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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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