The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has migrated fully to the 1Government Cloud Enterprise Content Management System, a development officials describe as a key step in Nigeria’s move toward digitised public service under the Nigeria First Policy. The activation took place at the ministry’s headquarters in the Federal Secretariat, Abuja.
At the launch, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, said the transition reflects the administration’s wider plan to modernise government institutions. He noted that digital workflows will help reduce inefficiencies, improve service delivery, and make the ministry more responsive to citizens who depend on its programmes. According to him, the shift aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda and its emphasis on the responsible use of technology across the public sector.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Didi Esther Walson-Jack, described the adoption of the 1Gov ECMS as a major turning point. She explained that the platform supports automated processes, improves collaboration, and reduces the heavy reliance on paper that has long slowed government operations. She added that nineteen ministries already on the system will no longer accept paper-based correspondences, encouraging other MDAs to follow suit.
Walson-Jack also commended Galaxy Backbone Limited for providing the digital infrastructure that supports the platform. She noted that the shift to a paperless environment will strengthen efficiency across government and place Nigeria on a firmer path toward modern administrative practice.
The adoption of the 1Gov ECMS marks an important moment for a ministry whose mandate centres on assisting vulnerable citizens. It signals a broader push to streamline public service and introduce tools that can support faster, more transparent, and more accessible governance.
