The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commenced the full-scale rollout of the 1Government Cloud (1Gov) Digitalisation Project, a sovereign digital platform designed to transition Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) into paperless governance.
The project is being implemented through Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) under the Sovereign Digitalisation Programme. Pioneer MDAs include:
- Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy
- Ministry of Solid Minerals
- Ministry of Steel Development
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Federal Ministry of Justice
- Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
- Federal Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs
According to the FG, the initiative underscores Nigeria’s commitment to modernising public service delivery, enhancing data sovereignty, and aligning with global best practices in digital governance.
Features of the 1Government Cloud
The 1Gov Cloud platform consolidates all the digital tools required for a modern, secure, and paperless government ecosystem. Key features include:
GovDrive: Secure digital file management with nationwide cloud storage and encryption.
GovECMS: Sovereign enterprise content management system to automate workflows.
GovMail: Government-only secure email communication system.
GovE-Sign: Legally recognised digital signatures for official approvals.
GovConference: Encrypted audio and video conferencing for inter-agency collaboration.
GovOTP: Identity authentication and one-time passwords for critical systems.
GovAsset Management: Centralised registry for government assets.
GovCollaboration Tools: Integrated chat, workflow, and document sharing.
Tackling Inefficiencies in Governance
Programme Director of the 1Government Cloud, Mr. Wumi Oghoetuoma, said the project was created to eliminate inefficiencies in Nigeria’s public service.
“The paperless governance initiative will eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks by streamlining approvals and inter-agency communication. It will significantly cut costs associated with printing, storage, and distribution of physical files, while enhancing transparency and accountability in public service delivery,” Oghoetuoma stated.
He added that the platform would improve the security of sensitive government documents, accelerate decision-making, and foster accountability across MDAs.
A senior official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also emphasized that adopting a sovereign digital platform would strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic communication systems and enable faster responses to international engagements.
What You Should Know
- In June 2025, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, directed all MDAs to fully digitise their operations and adopt paperless workflows by December 31, 2025.
- This directive is part of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP 25).
- The reform agenda focuses on digital transformation, efficient service delivery, and performance management across government institutions.
Conclusion
The rollout of the 1Gov Cloud Project marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital governance journey. By consolidating MDAs under a secure and unified platform, the Federal Government is taking bold steps toward cost reduction, improved efficiency, stronger data sovereignty, and paperless governance.
This aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda and positions Nigeria as a regional leader in e-governance and digital public service delivery.
