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Tinubu orders MDAs to end manual processes
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to fully embrace digitisation, declaring that the era of manual inefficiency in Nigeria’s public service must come to an end.
Tinubu gave the directive on Wednesday at the opening of the International Civil Service Conference 2026 in Abuja, where he said the Federal Government was repositioning the Civil Service to deliver faster, transparent and citizen-focused services.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the President said the public service under his Renewed Hope Agenda was shifting from policy formulation to measurable results.
He disclosed that 38 Ministries and Extra-Ministerial Departments had already transitioned to fully paperless and secure electronic workflow systems, describing the development as a major milestone in governance reform.
“When we spoke of digitalisation in 2025, some may have considered it an ambition for the distant future. Today, with 38 Ministries and Extra-Ministerial Departments operating on a secure, paperless and end-to-end electronic workflow system, we are sending a clear message: Nigeria is building a public service that enables progress,” he said.
Tinubu stressed that bureaucracy must no longer serve as a bottleneck to development but as a driver of efficiency, innovation and inclusive growth.
He also revealed that the ongoing Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis initiated after the previous conference was nearing completion, noting that the exercise would help identify competency gaps and reposition civil servants for modern governance demands.
“We are identifying gaps, strengthening competencies and ensuring that the right people are placed in the right roles, equipped with the digital skills and professional discipline required for 21st-century governance,” he stated.
The President linked the reforms to the Federal Government’s Project BRIDGE initiative — Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth — which he said would improve connectivity, create jobs and strengthen service delivery nationwide.
He consequently directed all MDAs to sustain and expand digital processes across their operations.
“The era of manual inefficiency must give way to a culture of speed, transparency, data-driven decision-making and citizen-centred service,” Tinubu declared.
The President further urged participants at the conference to ensure that ongoing reforms translate into tangible and lasting outcomes, insisting that Nigerians expect efficient service delivery and accountability from public institutions.
He added that the Civil Service must continue to justify public confidence through improved performance and institutional resilience before officially declaring the conference open.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, in her remarks, said reforms under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 had significantly transformed operations across the service.
According to her, the reforms have strengthened institutional performance, improved service delivery and introduced innovative digital tools reshaping governance processes.
Walson-Jack cited the introduction of platforms such as Service-Wise GPT as evidence of the Civil Service’s commitment to innovation, efficiency and technology-driven governance.
She added that collaboration among MDAs had played a key role in sustaining the momentum of reforms and assured that the Civil Service would continue evolving into a more agile and professional institution capable of meeting Nigeria’s development needs.
By Gloria Ikibah
Members of the ECOWAS Parliament will this week begin deliberations on strategies to position Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) as key drivers of regional value chains, as part of efforts to boost economic integration and expand opportunities for businesses across West Africa.
The discussions will take place during a delocalised meeting of the Parliament’s Joint Committee on Industry and Private Sector; Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research; Administration, Finance and Budget; and Public Accounts, scheduled to hold in Cotonou, Benin Republic, from 27 to 31 July 2026.
The meeting will focus on the theme, “Empowering MSMEs as Formal Drivers of ECOWAS Regional Value Chains,” reflecting growing recognition of the critical role small businesses play in the region’s economy.
According to a media advisory issued by the Communications Directorate of the ECOWAS Parliament on 21 July 2026, “The ECOWAS Parliament is holding the delocalized Meeting of the Joint Committee on Industry and Private Sector | Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research | Administration, Finance and Budget | Public Accounts, on the theme ‘Empowering MSMEs as Formal Drivers of ECOWAS Regional Value Chains.’”
The meeting comes at a time when policymakers across West Africa are seeking practical ways to unlock the economic potential of MSMEs, which remain the backbone of the region’s private sector.
A United Nations policy brief on the subject indicates that MSMEs account for more than 90 per cent of all businesses and provide about half of total employment across ECOWAS member states. Despite their importance, many of these enterprises continue to operate outside the formal economy and face significant obstacles, including limited access to finance, weak infrastructure and barriers to cross-border trade.
Lawmakers are expected to examine these challenges and develop recommendations aimed at integrating MSMEs more effectively into regional value chains, improving their competitiveness and enabling them to contribute more meaningfully to sustainable economic growth and regional integration.
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has dismissed claims that the Mexican government rejected his diplomatic appointment, attributing his delayed resumption instead to the ongoing FIFA World Cup being co-hosted by Mexico and the United States.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today last Monday, the former presidential aide said the delay was due to logistical and diplomatic considerations linked to the global football tournament, stressing that he was not the only Nigerian envoy yet to assume duty. Omokri said reports suggesting that Mexico had declined to accept him as Nigeria’s ambassador were false and were being promoted by political opponents.
“Mexico has not rejected me. Not at all,” he said.Politics He explained that the Mexican government is currently focused on hosting the World Cup alongside the United States, leaving little room to process the arrival of new diplomats. “You should understand that Mexico is right now hosting the World Cup, along with the United States of America, and all of their focus is on that,” Omokri stated.
According to him, several Nigerian ambassadors-designate are also yet to resume at their respective postings for similar reasons.Executive Branch “Most of us ambassadors have not resumed. So, I’m not the only one. A lot of my colleagues are in my situation, but it’s okay. These things happen,” he said. The ambassador-designate also accused members of the opposition of spreading misleading narratives about his appointment, insisting that such claims have no basis in reality. “The opposition will always say things like I have been rejected. We do not work on the basis of the opposition. We work on the basis of reality,” he said.
Omokri expressed confidence that Nigeria continues to enjoy cordial diplomatic relations with countries around the world and maintained that host nations would receive Nigerian envoys in due course. “The reality of it is that we have countries in the world that respect Nigeria, and they’re going to be taking Nigeria’s envoys,” he added.
A young Nigerian girl who was trafficked to Cotonou, Benin Republice for prostitution has d!ed.
Sewuese passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Benue State after she was brought home.
Activist, Zege Orkwande, who has been facilitating the rescue of trafficked Benue girls said investigation is ongoing and those who trafficked her will face the full wrath of law.
“People are asking “who took Sewuese to Cotonou”. Trust my process,” he wrote.
“The people that trafficked/smuggled her to Cotonou for prostitution will sure face the law and serve in prison uniform.
“All information gathered. I’m waiting for her to be buried first. REST WELL.”
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