The Coalition of Ijaw Youth (CJY) has urged Nigerians to support the ongoing digital transformation of the Federal Civil Service.
The group said recent developments surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) should not distract attention from what it described as one of the country’s most important public sector reform programmes.
Coalition praises digital transformation
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the coalition’s National President, Comrade Bedford Berefa Benjamin, commended the reform programme being led by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack. According to the coalition, the introduction of platforms such as the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) System, GovMail and the 1-GOV Cloud Platform has accelerated Nigeria’s transition to a paperless Civil Service.
The group added that the reforms have improved service delivery. They have also strengthened accountability and reduced bureaucratic delays across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
“The transformation being championed by the Head of the Civil Service is redefining public administration by ensuring official records are digitally preserved, approvals are traceable and accountability is strengthened.”
Group seeks sustained reforms
Furthermore, the coalition said the digital platforms have replaced cumbersome manual processes with secure systems that improve document management and preserve institutional memory.
It added that the reforms promote transparency, support faster decision-making and strengthen accountability across government institutions. According to the group, expanding digital governance will reduce administrative errors, improve audit trails, strengthen internal controls and ensure greater compliance with Public Service Rules.
Digital systems improve accountability
The coalition argued that recent developments in the public sector should encourage the government to deepen institutional reforms rather than weaken public confidence in them.
It maintained that technology-driven systems provide stronger safeguards against procedural lapses that often occur under manual administration.
The group also praised ongoing efforts to promote merit-based career progression, strengthen capacity development, improve payroll integrity and enhance knowledge management across the Civil Service. According to the coalition, these initiatives remain essential to building a modern, responsive and citizen-focused public service.
Calls for nationwide implementation
Meanwhile, the coalition urged the Federal Government to accelerate the nationwide implementation of digital governance initiatives. It said a fully integrated and paperless Civil Service would improve transparency, strengthen accountability, increase efficiency and restore public confidence in government institutions.
The group also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting reforms that promote institutional excellence, technology-driven governance and efficient service delivery across the country.
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