The Federal Government has announced that all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) must fully adopt digital workflows by December 31, 2025, as part of ongoing reforms to digitise the Nigerian civil service.
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, made this known on Monday at the Go-Live event marking the official transition to the government’s indigenous digital platform, 1Gov Cloud, in Abuja.
Walson-Jack explained that the new system replaces the previous Laserfish platform and serves as a centralised workspace for managing official documents, memos, and approvals. According to her, the transition represents a major step toward achieving a paperless civil service that prioritises efficiency, accountability, and transparency.
“The Federal Government has now moved to the 1Gov Cloud platform. All MDAs are required to adopt digital workflows not later than December 31, 2025,” she stated.
She clarified that the digital system does not mean civil servants will work remotely from home, stressing that physical presence and accountability remain essential.
“Work will be more efficient and productive, but officers are still expected to report physically. The platform ensures seamless workflows without unnecessary delays,” she added.
The Head of Service outlined four main objectives for the migration — protecting Nigeria’s digital sovereignty, enhancing interoperability across MDAs, improving cost efficiency, and ensuring faster system adoption.
She disclosed that Galaxy Backbone Limited, a government-owned information and communications technology (ICT) company, developed and will manage the platform, providing technical support to ministries and agencies.
Walson-Jack added that the 1Gov Cloud integrates tools such as GovMail for official communication, GovDrive for digital file management, and GovConnect for virtual meetings, making it accessible to all civil servants from Grade Level 3 upwards.
She further stated that the system will be fully integrated with the Performance Management System (PMS) by 2026 to ensure traceable approvals and measurable outputs.
Speaking on behalf of Galaxy Backbone, Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services, Mohamed Sani Ibrahim, said the platform was designed for reliability and minimal downtime.
He noted that the company would work closely with all MDAs to ensure a smooth transition and meet the December deadline.
Walson-Jack also announced that a committee of Permanent Secretaries will be constituted to negotiate a unified licensing structure with Galaxy Backbone for all government agencies.
She emphasized that digitalisation is key to Nigeria’s national competitiveness, saying: “Digitalisation is not for show. It is about building a civil service capable of delivering efficiently and positioning Nigeria to compete globally.”
