The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Friday announced the launch of the Enterprise Content Management System for the Federal Ministry of Education.
According to the minister, the initiative marks a significant step toward greater efficiency, accountability, and innovation in government operations.
Speaking during the unveiling in Abuja, Alausa said years of reliance on paper-based processes had resulted in delays, duplication of efforts, and challenges in retrieving or securing vital records.
“For too long, public institutions have relied heavily on manual, paper-based processes to manage information and documents.
“While this system served its purpose in the past, it often led to delays, duplication of effort, and difficulties in retrieving or securing vital records.
“As a core Federal Ministry that handles large volumes of data and correspondence daily, these challenges have had real implications for the speed and quality of service delivery,” he said.
Alausa explained that the introduction of the ECMS platform represents a turning point for the ministry, as it is designed to address long-standing inefficiencies.
“This innovation is not merely a technological upgrade; it is a cultural shift toward smarter, more agile governance.
“It reflects our collective determination to align the Federal Ministry of Education with global best practices and to demonstrate leadership in digital transformation within Nigeria’s public service.
“I wish to place on record my profound appreciation to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for the policy guidance and strategic direction that made this initiative possible. I also commend the dedicated staff of the ministry, as well as our technical partners, for their tireless efforts and professionalism in bringing this project to life,” he added.
PUNCH Online recalls that the Federal Government had set December 31, 2025, as the deadline for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to transition to a paperless system.
The ECMS, which is already operational in 11 ministries, helps automate processes such as onboarding of workers, document tracking, workflow management, and performance monitoring.
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