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The Federal Government<\/strong> has officially ended the use of paper-based bureaucracy across key government offices and 38 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)<\/strong>, transitioning fully to a digital, paperless system from Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The announcement was made by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack<\/strong>, who confirmed the successful completion of presidential and administrative directives mandating all participating MDAs and extra-ministerial departments to operate entirely paperless by December 30, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

MDAs to Stop Accepting Paper Submissions<\/h3>\n

Under the new policy, the State House<\/strong>, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation<\/strong>, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation<\/strong>, Federal Civil Service Commission<\/strong>, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation<\/strong>, and 33 other MDAs<\/strong> will no longer accept paper documents through physical registries.<\/p>\n

All official correspondence must now be submitted electronically via designated registry email addresses, which are published on the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation<\/strong> website. Citizens have also been encouraged to monitor the progress of their submissions through the Federal Civil Service Paperless Portal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Faster, Transparent and More Efficient Governance<\/h3>\n

Explaining the policy, Walson-Jack said the transition eliminates the need for physical letters and envelopes, noting that scanned documents sent via email with relevant attachments are now sufficient for official communication.<\/p>\n

She said the paperless system will improve service delivery by eliminating missing or misplaced files, speeding up response times, and creating clearer audit trails across government offices.<\/p>\n

According to her, the reform will make government services more accessible, transparent, and reliable for both citizens and businesses.<\/p>\n

Secure Digital Communication for Civil Servants<\/h3>\n

The Head of Service further disclosed that official government email addresses have been created for all civil servants to ensure secure, professional, and auditable communication across MDAs.<\/p>\n

She noted that the initiative strengthens government control over official correspondence, improves inter-agency responsiveness, and reduces reliance on informal communication channels.<\/p>\n

The paperless reform marks a significant milestone in Nigeria\u2019s ongoing public sector digital transformation agenda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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