Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, has officially unveiled its Enterprise Content Management System, ECMS, marking a milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise public‑service delivery and improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The unveiling ceremony took place in Abuja.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, commended the initiative, describing the ECMS as “a tool that will significantly enhance operational efficiency, eliminate administrative delays and elevate the quality of public service delivery.” He urged other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, to emulate NSC’s digital transformation drive.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, described the launch as “timely and strategic,” noting that technology is now essential for transparency and competitiveness in the maritime sector. “The Shippers’ Council’s digital leap strengthens the foundation for more efficient service delivery,” he said.
He added that the digital transformation remains central to the Ministry’s vision to position Nigeria as a competitive and efficient maritime nation.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson‑Jack, noted that the NSC is the first agency to invite her to an ECMS launch, highlighting the Council’s leadership in driving the Federal Government’s digital agenda.
She described the ECMS as “a digital ecosystem that minimises delays, prevents loss and fosters unity and clarity across departments,” and urged sustained capacity‑building and digital literacy for staff.
She also emphasized the Federal Government’s commitment to a fully digital, paperless public service by the end of 2025 while calling for continuous staff training and improved digital skills.
The Executive Secretary and CEO of the NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, explained that the ECMS is a core pillar of the Council’s transformation agenda, designed to eradicate manual file movement and long‑standing administrative bottlenecks, in line with the Federal Government’s digital mandate
The NSC boss expressed appreciation to the SGF, Minister, Head of the Civil Service, stakeholders, and the Council for their support and contributions to the success of the project.
He called on staff to fully embrace the new platform to maximise its transformative value.
Stakeholders at the event commended the NSC for pioneering the system and expressed their readiness to support its broader adoption across MDAs.
The launch further reinforces the NSC’s role as an economic regulator committed to innovation, transparency, and improved service delivery in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
