Nigerian Ministries Allocate Billions for Stationeries Despite Paperless Operations

Several Nigerian ministries allocated significant funds for stationery items in the 2026 budget despite transitioning to paperless operations. The Head of the Civil Service, Didi Walson Jack, announced the move towards full digitalization to eliminate the need for paper transactions.

However, discrepancies were found in the budget, with stationery items appearing multiple times. This raises questions about the effectiveness of budget planning and the pace of digital transformation in the civil service.

The Federal Government aims to enhance security and efficiency through the adoption of official email addresses for all civil servants.