Tinubu orders MDAs to deepen digital reforms as 38 ministries go ‘paperless’
Tinubu orders MDAs to deepen digital reforms as 38 ministries go ‘paperless’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to fully embrace technology-driven operations, following the successful transition of 38 ministries and extra-ministerial departments to a secure paperless workflow system.
Tinubu gave the directive on Wednesday while declaring open the International Civil Service Conference 2026 in Abuja, describing the ongoing reforms as a major step towards building a faster, transparent and citizen-focused public service.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the President said Nigeria’s civil service was undergoing a significant digital transformation under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to him, the adoption of end-to-end electronic workflow systems across several ministries demonstrates the government’s commitment to modernising public administration and improving efficiency in service delivery.
“When we spoke of digitalisation in 2025, some may have considered it an ambition for the distant future. Today, with 38 Ministries and Extra-Ministerial Departments operating on a secure, paperless and end-to-end electronic workflow system, we are sending a clear message: Nigeria is building a public service that enables progress,” he said.
Tinubu stated that the era of “manual inefficiency” must end, stressing that public institutions must embrace speed, transparency, data-driven decision-making and accountability.
The President also disclosed that the ongoing Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis initiated by his administration was nearing completion, with efforts focused on identifying competency gaps and repositioning workers for modern governance.
He linked the reforms to broader digital infrastructure projects of the Federal Government, including Project BRIDGE (Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth), aimed at attracting investment, boosting innovation and improving connectivity.
Tinubu commended the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, for driving reforms under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025.
He also praised the introduction of innovative tools such as Service-Wise GPT, describing it as evidence of the impact of disciplined leadership and institutional commitment.
The President urged participants at the conference to ensure that governance reforms become irreversible and strengthen accountability across public institutions.
Source: X | OfficialOSGF
