The Federal Ministry of Steel Development has officially launched its Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), marking a major step in its digital transformation agenda and operational efficiency drive.
The Ministry also went live on the federal government’s 1-Gov Platform, an integrated digital governance initiative championed by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, minister of Steel Development, described the development as a pivotal moment for the ministry and for Nigeria’s public sector modernisation.
He said the system would digitise records, automate workflows, and provide secure access to data, thereby reducing bureaucracy and paper-based processes while improving transparency and staff productivity.
“This is not just about adopting technology; it is about building a culture of efficiency, accountability, and innovation that will ultimately strengthen Nigeria’s steel sector,” Audu said.
Chris Osa Isokpunwu, permanent secretary, to the ministry in his remarks, noted that the deployment of the ECMS signals the ministry’s full alignment with the One-Gov initiative, which aims to interconnect Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on a unified platform for improved data sharing and service delivery.
“The transition is more than a technological shift — it’s an opportunity to modernise internal processes, strengthen coordination, and enhance our ability to deliver on the mandate to revitalize the steel sector,” he said.
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Isokpunwu urged ministry staff to embrace the digital transition with commitment and adaptability, commending the minister’s leadership and the ICT team’s technical expertise in achieving the milestone.
Representing Galaxy Backbone, Wumi said the ministry’s integration into the 1-Gov Platform means it has now automated its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and significantly reduced paper usage.
Analysts say the digital transition aligns with broader economic reforms aimed at improving governance efficiency, cutting administrative costs, and fostering a transparent, investor-friendly environment — key to driving growth in Nigeria’s industrial and steel sectors.
