Edo trains 200 civil servants to drive Edo-Gov 2.0 digital revolution
The Office of the Edo State Head of Service (OHOS) has concluded a two-day intensive hands-on training for over 200 Edo-Gov 2.0 champions to ensure the seamless onboarding of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) onto the state’s new digital governance platform.
The training, held on February 24 and 25, 2026, was designed to equip selected civil servants with the technical and operational skills needed to drive the effective adoption of Edo-Gov 2.0 across MDAs.
Speaking at the event, Head of Service, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, said the platform aims to streamline work processes, reduce time spent on file handling, and eliminate inefficiencies in public service delivery.
He explained that e-governance is a strategic tool for enhancing efficiency, minimizing corruption, and cutting the cost of governance. According to him, full integration of the platform will eliminate delays, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and strengthen accountability in the civil service.
Dr. Okungbowa reaffirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s commitment to sustaining Edo State’s position as one of the most digitalised states in the country, noting that the initiative enjoys strong executive backing.
Describing the trainees as “disciples of Edo-Gov 2.0,” he urged them to uphold civil service values and take ownership of the platform. He said they would return to their MDAs to cascade the knowledge acquired, stressing that while government has provided the infrastructure, civil servants must ensure its success.
Facilitating the sessions, Team Lead Dr. Benjamin Ben guided participants through practical exercises on the Edo Cloud platform. He explained that the programme was structured to prepare them not only as end-users but also as trainers within their respective MDAs.
Dr. Ben described Edo Cloud as a robust, user-friendly upgrade integrating approval workflows, office tools, collaboration features, analytics, and communication systems into a single hub.
He added that the state-owned cloud infrastructure would enhance data privacy, reduce reliance on external platforms, and that the training would be expanded in subsequent phases to accommodate more civil servants.
