The Nigerian government has unveiled Galaxy Backbone’s ‘Govmail’, ServiceWise GPT, and the Federal Civil Service Online Portal digital service platforms for civil servants nationwide.
The head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, made this announcement on Thursday in Abuja to mark her 100 days in office.
In a statement by Galaxy Backbone’s spokesperson, Chidi Okpala on Friday, he said the digital platforms unveiling underscored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to enhancing digital governance and driving innovation across the nation’s Federal Civil Service.
Speaking at a meeting where the Govmail Interface was first officially presented and demonstrated to her, the Head of Civil Service, Walson-Jack, lauded the initiatives, noting that they would ease governance and efficient delivery of Nigerian workers nationwide.
“GBB’s Govmail is unbelievably WOW! This is a game-changer for our nation’s civil service, streamlining communication and creating a secure path to other government digital services. With Govmail, we are truly embracing the future of digital governance,” she said.
Commenting on the development, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, Managing Director Galaxy Backbone, said, “We are immensely proud to have developed this revolutionary platform, ensuring that every Nigerian civil servant has access to a robust and secure communication channel.
“Govmail is not just about email—it’s about enabling productivity, efficiency, and sovereignty in governance. Galaxy Backbone remains committed to driving the digital transformation of Nigeria’s public sector.”
“Govmail is not just about email—it’s about enabling productivity, efficiency, and sovereignty in governance. Galaxy Backbone remains committed to driving the digital transformation of Nigeria’s public sector.”
Similarly, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo, emphasised the strategic importance of the Govmail for the nation’s Civil Service, stating that “Govmail significantly reduces the government’s reliance on foreign email platforms, cutting costs, and addressing licensing challenges.
“This is a commendable achievement by the Head of Service and the leadership of Galaxy Backbone.”
