The top federal civil service boss says a paperless office is finally happening. Didi Esther Walson-Jack made the announcement at a gala in Abuja, with ministers and other officials present. She credited earlier work starting in 2017 under Winifred Oyo-Ita, then pushed further by Folasade Yemi-Esan during the pandemic.
Walson-Jack noted that only three ministries were fully digital when she started in August 2024. Now, every ministry uses the Enterprise Content Management system, hitting a key target. She praised award winners for pushing through early tech problems like login failures and bad networks, sharing her own frustrating experiences.
She tied the reform to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and a Nigeria First tech policy. She challenged any lagging ministries to fast-track their process, promising to celebrate them when they joined. The Secretary to the Government, George Akume, backed the move, calling it a basic shift in culture toward efficiency and transparency. Galaxy Backbone's managing director, Ibrahim Adeyanju, pledged continued infrastructure support. The event featured the launch of a new civil service digital portal.
Walson-Jack noted that only three ministries were fully digital when she started in August 2024. Now, every ministry uses the Enterprise Content Management system, hitting a key target. She praised award winners for pushing through early tech problems like login failures and bad networks, sharing her own frustrating experiences.
She tied the reform to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and a Nigeria First tech policy. She challenged any lagging ministries to fast-track their process, promising to celebrate them when they joined. The Secretary to the Government, George Akume, backed the move, calling it a basic shift in culture toward efficiency and transparency. Galaxy Backbone's managing director, Ibrahim Adeyanju, pledged continued infrastructure support. The event featured the launch of a new civil service digital portal.
