Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has inaugurated the DevsinGovernment community in his bid to foster innovation and efficiency within the government.
The inaugural gathering, which was held on Thursday, 1st February, brought together over 400 civil servants actively engaged in technology, marked a significant step towards Nigeria’s goal of building a technologically empowered workforce.
On his LinkedIn page, Dr. Tijani shared his belief in the critical role of a technologically savvy workforce for the development of a more efficient and effective government. The minister expressed optimism about the commitment and dedication of the technical workforce to work for the greater good, stressing the need to invest in and build a robust Digital Public Infrastructure.
DevsInGovernment serves as a collaborative platform for civil servants involved in technology, providing them with an avenue to share insights, discuss constraints, access resources, and collectively build innovative solutions. The inaugural event witnessed quality conversations and engagement, renewing hope in the commitment of the technical workforce to contribute positively to government initiatives.
During the gathering, participants discussed various challenges faced in collecting data for national planning. The platform also facilitated discussions on encouraging colleagues with novel ideas to explore, build, and implement solutions for the collective prosperity of the nation.
“This is the start of a re-energization and upliftment of the technical workforce in government with a broader goal of impacting how we serve our citizens,” Dr. Tijani stated on his profile. He expressed gratitude to all those who participated in the event and noted that commitment to this journey would lead to the transformation of government processes, delivering clear impact on citizen services.
The DevsinGovernment community is expected to play a pivotal role in driving innovation within the government sector, creating a space for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among the technical workforce.
By Derrick Kafui Deti – Digital Economy Magazine
