Bomba Dauda
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has announced plans to digitise core processes within the Ministry of Defence as part of efforts to drive efficiency, accountability and transparency through technology.
General Musa disclosed this following purpose-driven engagements with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, and Galaxy Backbone Limited, led by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju.
According to the Minister, the initiative will see the Ministry of Defence migrate to the Federal Government’s 1Government Cloud, a secure and unified digital platform designed to modernise internal operations across government institutions.
He explained that the transition will replace manual workflows, improve record management, strengthen secure communication and enhance faster coordination among departments within the Ministry.
Beyond improving operational efficiency, General Musa noted that the platform will significantly enhance data security, protect national data sovereignty and align the Ministry’s systems with established cybersecurity standards. It will also enable seamless collaboration and real-time access to information irrespective of location.
The Minister added that clear timelines have been agreed for pilot deployment and staff training, describing the move as a concrete step towards building a more responsive, transparent and digitally enabled Ministry of Defence.
He reaffirmed his commitment to leveraging technology as a strategic tool for strengthening institutional performance and service delivery in the defence sector.
