The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, has launched the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) to boost effective service delivery, strengthen transparency, preserve institutional memory, and improve workflow efficiency.
Speaking the launch of the GO LIVE EDMS at the Ministry’s Conference Room on Thursday 18th December 2025 in Abuja, Sen. Abubakar Kyari stated that the EDMS was developed under the broader Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP 25) and designed to digitize records, automate workflows, and drastically reduce reliance on paper-based processes.
He pointed out that the system was part of the federal government’s goal to achieve 80% digitalization of government operations by the end of 2025 and a fully paperless civil service by 2030.
Kyari added that the initiative would fundamentally transform how records are created, processed, stored, accessed, and secured within the Ministry
The Minster emphasized that it would also significantly reduce reliance on paper-based processes, and eliminates delays associated with manual file movement, enhance collaboration across departments, improve document traceability, as well as strengthen audit and security controls. ‘’These improvements are critical to informed decision-making, policy continuity, and effective governance’’.
He revealed that ‘’a Ministry as strategic as Agriculture and Food Security — one that plays a central role in livelihoods, economic diversification, and national stability — efficiency and responsiveness are non-negotiable The EDMS will therefore serve as an enabler, ensuring that information flows seamlessly, decisions are timely, and institutional knowledge is preserved for continuity and future planning’’.
He urged ‘’all staff of the Ministry to fully embrace this system and integrate it into their daily operations. The success of the EDMS will not be measured solely by its technical capabilities, but by our collective discipline in usage, adherence to established workflows, and continuous capacity building’’.
He lauded ‘’the Permanent Secretary, the Department of Planning & Policy Coordination, the Project Implementation Team, and all Directors and staff who contributed to the successful deployment of this solution. Change is often challenging, but your cooperation and openness demonstrate a shared understanding that a modern public service must be agile, technology-driven, and results-oriented’’.
The Minister appreciated ‘’the implementation consultants, Quomodo Systems, for their professionalism, technical competence, and unwavering commitment throughout this project. Their collaborative engagement and understanding of public sector processes were instrumental in delivering DOC STREAM, a robust, secure, and user-centric EDMS solution tailored to the operational realities of FMAFS and aligned with our digital transformation objectives’’.
In his remarks, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi said that ‘’ the EDMS will fundamentally change the way we create, manage, store, retrieve, and secure official records. It will reduce our dependence on paper-based processes, minimize delays in file movement, improve collaboration across departments, and strengthen records security and audit trails. Ultimately, this system will support faster decision-making and more effective governance within the Ministry’’.
In her Goodwill Message, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson – Jack said that ‘’the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security occupies a pivotal position in Nigeria’s development architecture. Its mandate touches food security, agricultural productivity, value-chain development, rural livelihoods, and national nutrition outcomes.
She added that ‘’it is therefore both timely and commendable that the Ministry is embracing a modern, secure, and efficient approach to managing its records and information, recognizing that sound policies and programmes must be supported by reliable data and effective systems’’.
During his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi stated that ‘’event marks a significant milestone in our Ministry’s journey towards digital transformation, operational efficiency, and improved service delivery’’.
Dr. Ogunbiyi appreciated’’ the cooperation of the Directors and staff who have embraced this change, understanding that digital transformation is essential to building a modern, agile, and results-oriented public service’’.
Signed
Ezeaja Ikemefuna
Head, Department of Information
18/12/2025
