By Angela Atabo
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), and Coronation Group have unveiled a digital upskilling initiative to equip 500 civil servants.
The Deputy Director of Programmes,Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation,Eniola Olowu,made this known at the closing ceremony of the 12-day Digital Upskilling Programme, the Deputy Director of Programmes, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation,,
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 12-day Digital Upskilling Programme,Deputy Director of Programmes,Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation,Eniola Olowu,said the initiative equipped civil servants with essential digital competencies.
This according to Olowu,was in preparation for the upcoming digitalisation rollout across the Ministry of Justice, the Federal Civil Service Commission, and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
She added that the digital upskilling initiative aimed at building a more efficient, transparent, and citizen-focused Civil Service.
“This initiative addresses the challenge of outdated processes and limited digital proficiency by equipping civil servants with the tools and knowledge to adopt technology-driven processes that enhance data use, automation, and decision-making for improved public service delivery.
“The programme builds digital competence across four key areas; Microsoft Office productivity tools, cloud collaboration and communication, enterprise systems, and digital workplace readiness, with the goal of strengthening institutional efficiency and improving citizen outcomes.
• “Training on Microsoft Office applications will sharpen administrative and documentation accuracy, while the cloud collaboration module will promote teamwork and agility across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).”
Olowu explained that through Enterprise Content Management (ECMS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, participants would learn to automate workflows, improve data accessibility, and deliver faster, more responsive services to citizens.
She said that beyond technology adoption, the initiative represented a shift towards smarter governance, one where data-driven insights inform policy, transparency rebuilds public trust, and responsive service delivery improves citizens’ daily lives.
She said by equipping civil servants with 21st-century digital skills, the training helped lay the foundation for a government that is not only efficient but also inclusive, accountable, and capable of delivering measurable impact for every Nigerian.
Speaking on the importance of this intervention, Olowu said,for “Digitalisation is central to building a modern, efficient, and citizen-centred Civil Service.
“Through this initiative, we are empowering civil servants with practical digital skills that will enable smarter decision-making, improve accountability, and ultimately enhance public service delivery.”
She added that the foundation’s goal is to support the Federal Government’s broader digitalisation agenda, including the rollout of the ECMS under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 (FCSSIP25).
Olowu said that the initiative advanced the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation’s mission to strengthen public sector performance through digital innovation and reform, while supporting Coronation Group’s Sustainability Agenda focused on social impact, inclusion, and good governance.
Also speaking on the collaboration, Ngozi Akinyele, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Coronation Group,said the organisation supported the initiative because it recognised that a vibrant private sector thrived on the foundation of an efficient public service.
“By supporting this digital upskilling initiative, we are contributing to the creation of a more effective and transparent governance environment, one that enables investor confidence, accelerates business growth, and drives sustainable economic progress.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to nation-building through impactful, long-term investments in people and institutions.”
The training, delivered by Wootlab Foundation in Abuja, would equip 500 civil servants drawn from the Federal Ministry of Justice, the Federal Civil Service Commission, and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
Participants, from both directorate and mid-level cadres, would receive hands-on instruction in digital collaboration tools, document management, and workflow automation.(NAN)
