The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) on Tuesday commenced a four-day intensive digital capacity-building training for 63 officers of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF).

The programme is part of efforts to strengthen digital competence, improve institutional performance and promote the adoption of technology-driven processes in the Nigerian public service.

The training, holding at the Artificial Intelligence Centre (AIC), DBI Headquarters, Utako, Abuja, is themed “Public Service Excellence: Digital Transformation Reforms, Performance, Integrity and Digital Readiness.” It is designed to equip participants with relevant digital knowledge, practical skills and the right mindset to effectively respond to the changing demands of a modern public service.

Welcoming the participants, the Head of Learning and Development, DBI, Mr. Emeka Nzeih, described the programme as an intensive learning engagement with clearly defined performance indicators and assessment mechanisms to measure participants’ understanding, progress and overall performance throughout the training period.

He urged the participants to demonstrate commitment, maintain active engagement and take full advantage of the learning opportunities provided by the Institute.

He also emphasised that the programme would involve practical exercises and performance-based assessments, including two assessment sessions designed to evaluate participants’ knowledge and ability to apply the lessons in real-life public service situations.

Mr. Nzeih subsequently facilitated the first module of the training, titled “Foundation of Digital Transformation in the Nigerian Public Sector,” which introduced participants to the concept, principles and relevance of digital transformation in public administration.

The session provided a foundation for understanding how digital technologies, innovation and improved work processes can contribute to more efficient, transparent, responsive and accountable public institutions.

The four-day programme is expected to expose participants to essential aspects of digital transformation, with emphasis on strengthening their digital readiness, improving workplace productivity, promoting integrity and accountability, and building the capacity required to support ongoing reforms in the Federal Civil Service.

Through this initiative, DBI continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting government institutions in building a digitally competent workforce capable of meeting the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly technology-driven society.

As Nigeria’s foremost digital capacity-building and ICT training institution, the DBI is mandated to develop human capacity in information and communications technology, promote digital literacy, provide specialised ICT training, support research and innovation, and advance digital inclusion.

The Institute also plays a strategic role in bridging the digital divide by equipping individuals, public institutions and organisations with the knowledge and skills required to participate meaningfully in the digital economy.

Through strategic partnerships and targeted capacity-development programmes such as this engagement with the OHCSF, DBI remains committed to supporting national digital transformation objectives, strengthening institutional capacity and contributing to the development of a digitally skilled, productive and globally competitive workforce for Nigeria.

Soji Ezekiel Fagbemi
Head, Public Affairs and Media Relations, DBI.