The Federal government has set December 31, 2025 as the deadline to completely phase out paper usage across all federal ministries and transition to a fully digital civil service system.
This announcement was made by Dr. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Head of Civil Service of the Federation, during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday.
Dr. Walson-Jack revealed that eleven ministries including the Federal Ministry of Health have already implemented the Enterprise Content Management Systems, with other ministries at various stages of the digital transition. “We are working hard to meet our December deadline,” she stated. “With commitment and divine grace, the Nigerian Civil Service will be completely paperless by year end.”
The disclosure came as part of activities announced for the 2025 African Public Service Day and Nigeria’s Civil Service Week scheduled for June 20-28. The week-long event will feature several activities including the commissioning of remodeled facilities, religious services, study tours, and wellness activities for civil servants.
A major highlight will be the inaugural International Civil Service Conference holding in Abuja from June 25-26. According to Dr. Walson-Jack, this conference represents a defining moment in repositioning Nigeria’s civil service as a modern engine for national development. The event will focus on key reform areas including capability building, performance management and digital transformation.
The Civil Service Week will conclude with a Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony to celebrate excellence in public service. Dr. Walson-Jack emphasized that these initiatives align with the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (2021-2025) and the 2021 Public Service Rules.
The government has engaged funding partners to support the digital transition across ministries as part of efforts to modernize public service operations and improve efficiency. This move is expected to significantly reduce bureaucracy and enhance service delivery in government agencies.
