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GBB Promises to Increase Numbers of Digitalised MDA’s from Current 30, Says Adeyanju

GBB Promises to Increase Numbers of Digitalised MDA’s from Current 30, Says Adeyanju – THISDAYLIVE

Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja

The Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone (GBB), Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, has disclosed that with 30 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) digitalised, going forward GBB is going to digitalise more MDA’s.

Prof. Adeyanju made the disclosure at a breakfast engagement with GBB customers organised to celebrate and commemorate customer service week 2026, with the theme: “Going the Extra Mile” on Friday in Àbuja

Prof. Adeyanju speaking on GBB’s achievements and what they hope to achieve going forward he said , “We’ve gone quite far. So even with the last head of service, Mrs. Didi, Esther Watson-Jack, we are able to digitalize no less than over 30 MDAs that actually moved to one government platform and are now using our platform to approve documents, memos and basically ensuring that we have less paper. So we’re also saving government a lot of money because less paper is being used, less trees can fall and then you have a lot of cost savings from that.

“Moving forward, like I said, we want to continue to improve our services. We want to increase adoption of the paperless service and we want to continue to satisfy our customers and extend our tentacles to some of the places where we don’t currently have a presence.”

Speaking earlier he said, “We’re involved in the digital transformation of the federal government, moving from the paperless workflows to an automated workflow. We are working with basically all the ministries, departments and agencies to ensure that digital is not just something on paper. It’s something that would improve the efficiency of government, improve transparency and improve the effectiveness of our civil servants as well.

In his response to a complaint by Head ICT/Marketing and Business Development National Power Training Institute of Nigeria, Dr. Olalekan Oregbefon, who said, “I must commend GBB for the quality of service they’re providing but I must also urge them to improve on their response to customers complaints by not just telling us, we’ll fix the issue but stating the exact time it will take.

Prof. Adeyanju said, “Don’t get tired because there are times where you have multiple escalations. The people that report first are the ones that get attended to. Not because others were not attended to, but it might take a bit more time.

“Please don’t get tired of calling. Don’t get tired of escalating issues when there are issues.” This was his response to .

Earlier in his speech he said, “at Galaxy, we believe our customers are much more than the organisations we serve. You are the reason we keep pushing, improving and sometimes working long after the normal working day should have ended. And if we’re being honest, there have been quite a few of those days.

In his opening remarks, the Executive Director, Customer Centricity and Marketing, GBB, Olusegun Olulade who was represented by the Group Head Human Resource, Mr. Olugbenga Omoniyi , said “At Galaxy Backbone, customer centricity is not simply a phrase we use during Customer Service Week. It is one of our core values and a fundamental part of who we are as an organisation. It reminds us that technology, infrastructure and digital solutions only have meaning when they solve real problems and create real value for the people and organisations we serve.”

In her presentation the Head Marketing and Business Intelligence, Ifeatu Anafulu, said, “Our mission is to deliver secure, scalable, innovative digital solutions that empower government and businesses

“Digital transformation is not just at the center here in Abuja, but also including the sub-nationals in our mission to become the digital transformation partner of the country. One of the ways that we achieve this, the thing that makes us unique, is our GBV advantage.”
she added

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Jobberman Nigeria, Nigeria’s leading career development and recruitment solutions company, has launched ‘Her Next Move’, a campaign designed to empower young Nigerian women with practical skills and confidence to pursue career opportunities and participate more fully in the workforce. 

Through free online training, the initiative supports women aged 18 to 35 as they prepare to enter the workplace, advance into better roles or explore freelance and gig work.

Built around the message ‘Your Future. Your Skills. Your Move’, the campaign places female inclusion at the centre of career development, encouraging women to take an active role in shaping their professional futures. It connects the ambition to progress with an accessible starting point: learning skills that can help women prepare for their next opportunity.

‘Her Next Move’ recognises that career progress looks different for every woman. For a graduate, it may mean preparing for a first job. For a woman already working, it may involve developing the skills to take on greater responsibility or pursue a new role. For another, it may mean understanding how to navigate freelance work and participate in the global gig economy. The campaign brings these aspirations together through a shared emphasis on learning, preparation and action.

This Initiative by Jobberman in partnership with Mastercard Foundation promotes two courses: Jobberman Soft Skills Training and Becoming a Successful Global Gig Worker. Both courses are free, with a free certificate upon successful completion.

Jobberman Soft Skills Training focuses on workplace readiness, helping participants build the professional skills needed to navigate work and prepare for career progression. Becoming a Successful Global Gig Worker introduces participants to the demands and opportunities of freelance and gig work, supporting women interested in exploring career paths beyond traditional employment.

By making the training and certification available at no cost, ‘Her Next Move’ reduces the financial barrier to participation and encourages more young women to invest in their professional development. Its focus extends from raising awareness of learning opportunities to helping participants follow through and complete their chosen course.

To bring the campaign to life, Jobberman is working with young creators who are sharing personal stories about ambition, career transitions and the role of learning in their journeys. Through videos, social media posts and follow-up conversations, the creators encourage young women to reflect on their own goals and identify the practical steps they can take towards them.

These stories are intended to make career development relatable, connecting everyday aspirations with opportunities to learn. Across the campaign, the question “What is your next move?” invites women to define progress for themselves and begin preparing for it.

‘Her Next Move’ reinforces Jobberman’s and Mastercard Foundation’s commitment to supporting career development and expanding access to learning for young Nigerian women. By combining free skills training with relatable storytelling and encouragement to take action, the campaign seeks to help more women feel prepared to pursue their ambitions.

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