Petroleum Ministry Strengthens Digital Reform with Two-Day Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Presentations

.... As Permanent Secretary, Dr. Vitalis Emeka Obi reaffirms the commitment of the Ministry to adopting technology-driven systems that promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency.

The Enterprise Content Management, ECM Project which remains one of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation digital reform initiatives, is aimed at strengthening records management, improving service delivery, and aligning operations with the Federal Government’s broader modernization agenda.

In line with the vision of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources has taken another major step in its digital transformation journey with the successful completion of a two-day presentation session on the ECM Project that was held from November 11 to 12, 2025, in Abuja.

The session brought together members of the ECM Project Management Team (PMT) and selected consultants for an in-depth review and demonstration of proposed digital solutions designed to automate the Ministry’s document management and workflow processes.

The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi, while declaring the session open, reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry to adopting technology-driven systems that promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency. He urged PMT members to evaluate the presentations objectively and ensure that the most suitable and functional solution is selected based on merit.

The Chairperson of the Project Management Team and Deputy Director (ICT), Engr. Sarah Agbaka, gave an overview of the project and outlined the evaluation process. She emphasized the need for practical, scalable, and user-friendly systems capable of integrating seamlessly with the Ministry’s operations.

Over the two days, participating consultants showcased their ECM solutions through live demonstrations and interactive sessions. Evaluators from key departments assessed each platform’s features, adaptability, and potential to enhance productivity across all units.

The engagement provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange among ICT experts, project managers, and departmental representatives, reinforcing the Ministry’s vision for a digital, paperless, and efficient work environment.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Chris Ugwuegbulam, Head, Press and Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Abuja and made available to Naij News Alert