Nigerian govt to scrap paper, goes digital

• NCC and BPSR collaborate to drive reforms and adopt emerging technologies, positioning Nigeria at the forefront of digital transformation
• NCC received the prestigious Platinum Award from BPSR, recognizing its leadership in leveraging technology for governance innovation
  

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In a move to boost the digitization reform process in the Nigerian government, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, and the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Dasuki Arabi, have joined forces by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The momentous event, held at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja, seeks to bring about enhanced efficiency and productivity in the government’s operations. Prof. Umar Danbatta highlighted that the MoU represents a crucial step in accelerating the digitization initiative. Through this collaboration, both entities aim to drive broadband penetration, which will serve as the foundation for the digitization process to flourish.

In a statement signed by Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Reuben Muoka, he said, “Indeed, the transition will be worth it, as the process is associated with efficiency, which naturally results from operating a paperless system of governance or administration at the level of entities such as the Bureau for Public Service Reforms and the Nigerian Communications Commission.”

Speaking about the digitization reform process, Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), expressed his vision of a paperless governance system. Upon the completion of this transformational process, chief executive officers and government officials will be able to handle their emails and tasks online, significantly reducing the need for offline signing and paper-based procedures.

He said, “Historically speaking, this partnership had begun in 2016 when the Commission became the first agency of government to undergo the BPSR online Self-Assessment Tool.

“Remarkably, at the end of the assessment, NCC emerged as the first agency to be rated Platinum Organisation by the Tool, having exceptionally exceeded expectations in all good practices built around nine domain areas.”