KOICA Supports Capacity Building Of Jigawa Civil Servants

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Nigeria, with partnership from the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has concluded a three-day Jigawa State Capacity Building Program under the ‘Project for Building Foundations Towards Digital Governance in Nigeria.’ A statement by Kayode Samuel Adebisi, Program Manager (Digital Governance), said the program, which […]

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Nigeria, with partnership from the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has concluded a three-day Jigawa State Capacity Building Program under the ‘Project for Building Foundations Towards Digital Governance in Nigeria.’

A statement by Kayode Samuel Adebisi, Program Manager (Digital Governance), said the program, which was held at the Main Hall, Manpower Development Institute (MDI), Dutse, Jigawa State, from March 18 to 20, 2025, trained 110 Jigawa State civil servants on e-Government fundamentals and building blocks to support Nigeria’s digital transformation process.

The training focused on enhancing participants’ basic IT skills and understanding of e-Government to improve governance and service delivery. As a mark of excellence, the top three participants were awarded special prize items in recognition of their outstanding performance during the training.

The closing ceremony was attended by the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, alongside the State Head of Service and other top state dignitaries.

In his keynote address, Governor Namadi expressed his deep appreciation to KOICA for its unwavering support in fostering capacity building for civil servants, stating:

“This training program is a significant step toward realizing our digital transformation agenda in Jigawa State. We are committed to leveraging the skills and knowledge acquired during this training to enhance governance, improve service delivery, and drive sustainable development. I urge all participants to put their newly acquired skills to good use in advancing our state’s digital future.”

During the event, Governor Namadi also took the opportunity to unveil the Jigawa OneAPI program, a strategic initiative aimed at enabling system interoperability and seamless data exchange between pilot ministries in the state. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to digitize governance and enhance service efficiency.

In his congratulatory remarks, the new KOICA Country Director to Nigeria, Mr. KIM Eunsub, emphasized KOICA’s broader efforts to support Nigeria’s digitalization agenda, equipping government officials with essential skills to drive innovation, transparency, and effective administration through e-Government solutions, stating:

“The extension of this training to the subnational level underscores KOICA’s unwavering commitment to ensuring inclusive digital transformation across Nigeria. By cascading these initiatives to state governments, we aim to bridge the digital divide between federal and state institutions, fostering a seamless and efficient governance framework.”

Mr. KIM Eunsub also commended the Jigawa State Government for its digital transformation efforts, noting that the initiatives undertaken reflect a forward-thinking approach to governance. He expressed confidence that the knowledge and skills acquired by the 110 civil servants during this training would serve as critical enablers for advancing the state’s digital agenda.