Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed concern about the excessive wastage in government operations, particularly at the federal level…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He warned that the nation could face more significant challenges unless it takes deliberate actions to reduce this wastefulness.
Governor Obaseki highlighted the achievements of his administration’s e-governance system and called for the digitalization of government processes at all government levels in the country. His aim is to enhance transparency and lower costs.
Obaseki made these remarks while participating as a panelist in a discussion on “Reinventing Government: Digitalization of Public Institutions” during the 29th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja.
The governor emphasized the need to revamp governance through digitalization, stating that it’s essential to modernize and open up government systems to improve efficiency.
He particularly noted the excessive wastage at the federal government level and stressed the urgency of change to avoid further trouble.
During his presentation, Governor Obaseki shared his experience with e-governance in Edo State, emphasizing that digitalizing government operations requires the political will and commitment of leaders, as it often faces resistance from civil servants.
