Governors Alex Otti (Abia State), Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), and Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau) are among the distinguished leaders and organisations set to receive the 2025 Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards.

The Nigeria GovTech Conference and Awards, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), has become a landmark event that brings together participants from across Nigeria and the international community.

This year’s edition will be held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on October 9 and 10.

In a statement on the event, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, emphasised the significance of the theme: “Redefining Possibilities: Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Public Service Delivery and Socio-Economic Development.”

He noted that the theme is not just a call to innovation but a strategic response to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at leveraging technology to transform governance, enhance service delivery, and stimulate sustainable socio-economic development.

The conference will bring together senior government officials, technology innovators, development partners, civil society groups, and academia.

Participants will deliberate on how emerging technologies can be applied to strengthen governance, modernise public administration, and expand Nigeria’s socio-economic opportunities.

Giving an overview on the award, the Director-General of the Bureau for Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dr. Dasuki I. Arabi, explained that the GovTech Public Service Awards recognise individuals and organisations who have championed innovation and transformation in Nigeria’s public sector over the past year.

He said this year’s awardees were carefully selected through nationwide nominations and voting across multiple media platforms.

“The awards are designed to celebrate excellence and to encourage leaders who have pioneered reforms that strengthen institutions and enhance service delivery to Nigerians,” Arabi added.

Now in its third edition, the Nigeria GovTech Conference and Awards has become the foremost platform for recognising and promoting technology-driven governance in Nigeria. (The Nation)