Arch Ahmed Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, has officially launched the Ministry’s new Electronic Content Management System (ECMS), marking a pivotal advancement in the digital modernization of service delivery.
During his address in Abuja, Minister Dangiwa emphasized that the Ministry has taken a proactive approach by implementing the ECMS to address the inefficiencies and delays commonly associated with outdated, paper-reliant workflows. He pointed out that these conventional methods have hindered the Ministry’s ability to keep pace with the growing demands of Nigeria’s housing-estate-handover-rewards-realtors/” title=”Zularich Properties Celebrates New Homeowners and Honors Top Realtors in Grand … Estate Handover”>housing sector.
“This innovative platform is engineered to offer a secure and efficient environment for handling our essential documents, records, and content,” Minister Dangiwa explained.
“Our commitment to the national digital transformation agenda is clearly reflected in this project, which seeks to enhance governance, boost transparency, and streamline operations across government institutions,” he added.
Highlighting that the ECMS launch represents more than just a technological upgrade, the Housing Minister described it as a cornerstone in Nigeria’s journey toward a fully digital government framework.
He outlined the system’s key advantages, including heightened operational efficiency, improved transparency and accountability, strengthened data security and compliance, superior service delivery, and a positive environmental impact through reduced paper usage.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary praised the dedication of the Ministry’s personnel and announced that all departments will participate in extensive training programs to maximize the benefits of the new system.
He also stressed that the ECMS’s success depends on ongoing efforts beyond the initial rollout, such as continuous user education, technical support, and periodic updates to maintain optimal performance.
“We recognize the challenges that accompany the adoption of new technologies-from user acclimatization to system maintenance. Nevertheless, with the collaborative efforts of all involved parties, I am optimistic that this initiative will achieve outstanding results,” he concluded.
