Galaxy Backbone (GBB), the nation’s foremost digital infrastructure and services provider, is set to 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.
According to a press release signed by the Galaxy Backbone Head of Corporate Communications, Chidi Okpala, the training, which will be conducted in batches throughout March 2025, aims to ensure maximum impact and effective knowledge transfer.
This initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s digitalisation agenda, which prioritizes secure, efficient, and technology-driven governance. By equipping civil servants with the necessary expertise to optimize Govmail, the government ensures seamless communication across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) while strengthening data security and operational efficiency.
Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, the Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, 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 secured, professional, and aligned with global best practices. This training will enhance civil servants’ ability to effectively utilize 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), which has sent out a Circular to all MDAs informing them of this specialized training aimed at providing hands-on experience with GOVMAIl features and ensuring uniform adoption of and compliance with government approved digital communications standards. This further reinforces the government’s commitment 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.
Through this capacity-building initiative, GBB 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.
About Galaxy Backbone
Galaxy Backbone Ltd is a digital infrastructure and services company committed to providing secure and efficient digital solutions to support governance, service delivery, and national development for public and private sector organisations. GBB plays a critical role in the digitalisation of government processes, ensuring efficiency, security, and seamless collaboration across MDAs and providing a platform for enabling digital services across corporate and public organisations.
