The Federal Ministry of Environment has joined Nigeria’s ongoing digital transformation efforts with the launch of the Galaxy Backbone 1Government Cloud Digitalisation Programme.
Speaking at the launch ceremony in Abuja, Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, described the initiative as a milestone in modernising environmental governance and driving sustainability through technology.
“Digitalisation is no longer optional; it is a necessity. Through the Galaxy Backbone 1Government Cloud, we are enabling data-driven environmental management, eliminating paperwork, reducing operational costs, and directly cutting carbon emissions,” Lawal said.
He added that the platform would enhance transparency, improve evidence-based policymaking, and strengthen service delivery to citizens.
The 1Government Cloud, introduced by Galaxy Backbone (GBB) as part of its Sovereign Digitalisation Programme, aims to digitise 70 per cent of federal government services by 2025. It brings Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) onto a unified digital platform to ensure data sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign infrastructure.
Several MDAs, including the Ministries of Solid Minerals, Steel Development, Foreign Affairs, Justice, and Intergovernmental Affairs, have already begun onboarding the system.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mahmud Adam Kambari, praised the initiative as a key step toward achieving a paperless government and commended GBB for providing a secure and indigenous platform for public sector operations.
Programme Director, Mr. Wumi Oghoetuoma, said the initiative reflects Africa’s leadership in building homegrown digital systems. “The Galaxy 1Government Programme is leading public sector digitalisation in Africa, for Africa, by Africa. This is not just about technology; it is about protecting our digital destiny and sovereignty,” he said.
The Ministry has already deployed the GBB 1Gov Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), onboarding 15 offices and departments with over 300 workflows created and nearly 900 user accounts activated.
Dr. Sam Nwosu, CEO of Secured Records Management Solutions Ltd, described the programme as evidence of Nigeria’s ability to build world-class digital infrastructure and a strong step toward technological self-reliance.
