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Civil Service To Transition To Paperless System By December.
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Eleven ministries have adopted digital systems; more are in progress.
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UNDP-backed Singapore tour aimed at global benchmarking for reforms.
The Federal Government has announced plans to fully digitise the Nigerian Civil Service by December 31, 2025.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was disclosed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday to commemorate the 2025 African Public Service Day and Civil Service Week.
Walson-Jack stated that the move is in line with the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025, which is expected to conclude at the end of the year.
“Even before I assumed office, the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation had already transitioned to a paperless system,” she said.
“We are now working to accelerate this transformation across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Just last week, I was at the Federal Ministry of Health to inaugurate their Enterprise Content Management System. This makes them the 11th ministry to embrace the paperless process, while others are at different stages of implementation.”
Walson-Jack revealed that the Federal Government is collaborating with development partners to fund the digital transition in some MDAs, expressing confidence that the goal of a paperless civil service is achievable within the timeline.
“The race to December 31, 2025, is on. With hard work and God’s grace, the Nigerian Civil Service will be fully paperless by then,” she added.
She also highlighted activities lined up to celebrate this year’s African Public Service Day, which include stakeholder engagement, innovation showcases, and a renewed drive to reform the public sector.
Speaking on the recent international benchmarking visit to Singapore, Walson-Jack said the trip formed part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s public service through global best practices. The tour was backed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and included Heads of Service from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
“The study tour to Singapore was the first major collaborative project undertaken by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation in partnership with state Heads of Service. It was designed to explore best practices and enhance our ongoing reform initiatives,” she noted.
The Federal Government’s commitment to digital transformation is expected to improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery across all tiers of the civil service.
