By Chimezie Godfrey
Nigeria has taken a major step toward digital governance and efficient public service delivery with the handover of the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA) Portal to the National Information Technology Development Agency.
The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, described the development as a game changer in the country’s digital transformation drive.
Represented by Dr Dimie Warowei at the ceremony in Abuja, Abdullahi said the portal would eliminate duplication across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and improve coordination in government operations.
“This platform is not just a digital tool; it is the foundation for a more efficient, integrated and citizen-focused government,” he said.
The project, launched in 2022 under Nigeria’s e-Government Masterplan 2.0, was executed in partnership with the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency.
Over the past two and a half years, Nigerian and Korean experts worked jointly to redesign the country’s enterprise architecture framework to align with global best practices.
Officials said the initiative has produced key reference models covering technology, business processes and service delivery, aimed at standardising digital systems across government institutions.
Pilot programmes were carried out in major agencies, including the National Identity Management Commission, Nigeria Customs Service and Nigeria Immigration Service.
The agencies were equipped with digital transformation roadmaps and trained personnel to drive implementation.
NITDA also confirmed that the infrastructure powering the portal was developed by Qorebox Technologies and hosted by Galaxy Backbone.
A two-year maintenance framework has been put in place to ensure system stability and continuity.
Experts say the new system will significantly improve interoperability among MDAs and enhance service delivery to citizens.
Speaking at the event, KOICA Country Director, Eunsub Kim, commended Nigeria’s commitment to digital reform and pledged continued support.
Also, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, represented by Johnson Bareyei, said the portal marks a shift from fragmented digital projects to a unified national system.
He noted that the initiative aligns with the reform agenda of Minister Bosun Tijani.
Newsdiaryonline reports that he move could boost transparency, reduce waste and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to a digital economy.