Federal Ministry of Youth Development has officially launched its Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), marking a major milestone in the Federal Government’s drive towards a fully paperless and digitally efficient civil service.
The launch, which took place in Abuja, aligns with the directive of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) to transition to paperless operations by 31st December 2025.
In his keynote address, the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande emphasized that ECMS, deployed in partnership with Galaxy Backbone Limited, designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, record management and service delivery across the Ministry.
Comrade Ayodele Olawande, described the ECMS as a transformational tool that goes beyond technology. “This launch is not just about deploying software; it represents a fundamental shift in our work culture, moving from manual processes to seamless digital workflows will accelerate decision-making and strengthen accountability in the delivery of youth-focused programmes,” he said.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Maryam Keshinro, the Honourable Minister highlighted staff as essential drivers of the transition, urging them to embrace the ECMS as a tool to reduce clerical workload and unlock greater creativity in programme design, monitoring and youth engagement.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, described the ECMS launch as a major milestone in the Federal Government’s public service reform agenda, noting that the adoption of the system would significantly improve efficiency and professionalism across the civil service. “A paperless civil service is central to building a modern, responsive and results-driven public sector, and the Ministry of Youth Development has demonstrated commendable leadership in this regard,” she stated.
Mrs Walson-Jack commended the Ministry for embracing the reform and positioning itself as a model for digital transformation in the public service, emphasizing that the ECMS is expected to reduce operational costs, eliminate delays associated with physical files, promote environmentally sustainable practices and improve service delivery to Nigerian youth. She noted that the initiative supports Pillar 5 of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (2021–2025) and the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, represented by Hon. Olusegun Olulade, Executive Director of Customer Centricity and Marketing, explained the Ministry’s onboarding onto the One Government Cloud (One Gov) Platform as a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s digital transformation journey, emphasizing that the digital systems are foundational to effectiveness, productivity and public trust. He commended the Ministry’s leadership for embracing innovation and reaffirmed Galaxy Backbone’s commitment to providing sustained technical support and collaboration to build a more responsive, inclusive and future-ready public service.
Signed
Omolara Esan
Director (Information and Public Relations)
Federal Ministry of Youth Development
