FG begins rollout of paperless governance in MDAs
The Federal Government has commenced the rollout of paperless governance across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies through the 1Government Cloud platform, developed under the Sovereign Digitalisation Programme by Galaxy Backbone Limited.
Pioneer adopters of the system include the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Ministry of Solid Minerals; Ministry of Steel Development; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Federal Ministry of Justice; Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria; and the Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs.
According to a statement made available on Saturday, this milestone underscores Nigeria’s commitment to modernising public service delivery, strengthening data sovereignty, and aligning with global best practices in digital governance.
The statement added that more MDAs are expected to follow in the coming months.
The Programme Director of 1Government Cloud, Mr. Wumi Oghoetuoma, said the initiative is designed to improve efficiency, cut costs, and strengthen transparency in public service.
“The paperless governance initiative will eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks by streamlining approvals and inter-agency communication.
“It will significantly cut costs associated with printing, storage, and distribution of physical files, while enhancing transparency and accountability in public service delivery,” Oghoetuoma said.
He further noted that the programme enhances the security of sensitive government documents through encrypted digital storage and accelerates decision-making across MDAs.
“With MDAs uniting under a single vision to improve service delivery, one of the key performance indicators of the Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria is laying the foundation for a seamless digital government ecosystem,” he added.
According to him, the mandate of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) to achieve a fully paperless civil service by December 2025 is clear and achievable.
He commended the Office of the HCSF for adopting a phased approach that prioritises staff training and optimises IT infrastructure as prerequisites for large-scale adoption.
Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, described the project as a “strategic shift” in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey.
“With 1Gov, Nigeria is entering a new era of governance—faster decision-making, more secure documentation, and ultimately, better services for citizens.
“This is about building a government that is smart, responsive, and globally competitive,” Adeyanju said.
The 1Government Cloud comes with several features, including GovDrive for encrypted file management, GovECMS for workflow automation, GovMail for secure communication, GovE-Sign for electronic approvals, and GovConference for encrypted inter-ministerial meetings.
Other tools include GovOTP for secure authentication, GovAsset Management for tracking public assets, and GovCollaboration for inter-agency teamwork.
By consolidating these digital services, the statement said the 1Gov platform ensures that communication, collaboration, and decision-making remain sovereign, efficient, and transparent across MDAs.
With this rollout, Nigeria joins the ranks of nations adopting smart government solutions to enhance governance and service delivery.
“The successful implementation in the pioneer MDAs sets the stage for nationwide transformation, paving the way for a truly digital economy and a sovereign, paperless government,” the statement added.
