How FG Saves N124 billion Annually by Digitalising Civil Servants’ Data

Since the implementation of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, IPPIS and digitisation of contents in Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, the federal government saves N124 billion yearly.

This was revealed by the Head of the Civil Service in Nigeria, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan during the 43rd National Council on Establishments in Abuja on Thursday.

Dr. Yemi-Esan stated that the IPPIS initiative, since its inception has enhanced transparency and the administration of human resources.

She added that the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (2021– 2025) among other initiatives, will reshape the civil service and enhance content sharing.

Speaking on the gains of the digitalisation of data, the HOCs hinted that about N120 billion would be saved from cleaning the human resource data on IPPIS and a sum of N4.5 billion annually from the digitalisation of contents in all Ministries, departments and agencies.

She further disclosed that about 64,000 civil servants will undergo training for skills enhancement and better productivity in various ministries and agencies.

In her words, “On training, it’s expected that about 64,000 civil servants will be trained through the revamped core modules of smart P, resulting in improved skills and competencies. The 64,000 means that every civil servant at the federal level would have been trained.

“We’re also working on the development of 500 civil servants as future leaders through the Lead P program. Also, there will be a performance management system, which would have been institutionalized in 42 ministries, and the extra ministerial departments.

“At the end, we expect that we would have held at least four Annual Public Service Innovation competitions, which would have led to the cultivation of ideas, technologies, and ventures that will improve the workspace and service delivery.”

Yemi-Esan reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to the welfare of workers in the country.

She stated that 500 houses will be given to civil servants annually to improve their standard of living.

She noted that the federal government is on the path to revamping the civil service through the formulation and implementation of helpful initiatives, policies and programmes for the development of the society.

“Other initiatives include prioritisation of the welfare of civil servants, creating a conducive environment for civil/public servants to excel and deliver services optimally amidst the challenges induced by the global COVID-19 pandemic.”