The Federal Government, through its digital infrastructure arm, Galaxy Backbone (GBB), the nation’s foremost digital infrastructure and services provider, will train over 300 civil servants, including Email Administrators and Heads of ICT, on the adoption, management, and administration of Govmail – the secure official email platform for Nigeria’s public sector.

The training, which will be conducted in batches throughout this month, aims to ensure maximum impact and effective knowledge transfer. The initiative is in alignment with the government’s digitalisation agenda, which prioritises secure, efficient, and technology-driven governance.

By equipping civil servants with the necessary expertise to optimise Govmail, the government is ensuring seamless communication across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), while strengthening data security and operational efficiency.

The Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, at the weekend, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to driving Nigeria’s digital transformation through innovative and secure technology solutions.

“As the nation’s leading provider of digital infrastructure, GBB is playing a pivotal role in ensuring that government communications are secure, professional, and aligned with global best practices. This training will enhance civil servants’ ability to effectively utilise Govmail in carrying out their official responsibilities,” he stated.

The training is being conducted in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF).According to the GBB, the move further reinforces the government’s dedication to a digitally-driven public service.

It would be recalled that the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation recently described Govmail as a ‘game changer’ for government communication. This underscores the significance of the platform in enhancing inter-agency collaboration, data sovereignty, and information security across all MDAs.

Head of Corporate Communications at GBB, Chidi Okpala, explained that through this capacity-building initiative, his organisation is reinforcing its role as a key enabler of Nigeria’s digital transformation journey, ensuring that public sector professionals are well-equipped to harness the full potential of digital tools in their daily operations.