GBB to train 300 civil servants on mail administration

By Najib Sani, Gombe

The federal government’s Information Communication Technology Company ‘Galaxy Backbone (GBB), is set to train over 300 civil servants, including Email Administrators and Heads of ICT of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies on the adoption, management, and administration of government emails tagged ‘Govmail’

According to a press release issued to our correspondent by the head of corporate communication of the company, Chidi Okpala, the training is meant to secure official email platform for Nigeria’s public sector.

He added that the training, which will be conducted in batches throughout the month of March 2025, also aims to ensure maximum impact and effective knowledge transfer.

“This initiative is in alignment with the Federal Government’s digitalisation agenda, which prioritises secure, efficient, and technology-driven governance.

“By equipping civil servants with the necessary expertise to optimise Govmail, the government is ensuring seamless communication across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) while strengthening data security and operational efficiency.”, he noted.

The head of corporate communication said, the Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, is committed to driving Nigeria’s digital transformation through innovative and secure technology solutions.