Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

What Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation does

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) is the central coordination hub of the Federal Government of Nigeria, headquartered at the Shehu Shagari Complex in the Three Arms Zone, Abuja. Established in 1999 following Nigeria's return to democratic rule, it serves as the frontline advisory institution to the Presidency, coordinating policy formulation, harmonization, implementation, and monitoring across 49 cabinet ministers, 38+ ministries, and over 40 federal agencies and parastatals including the Budget Office, CBN, CAC, EFCC, FIRS, INEC, NAFDAC, NNPC, NCC, and SEC. The office is organized into five main units — General Services Office, Cabinet Affairs Office, Ecological Project Office, Special Services Office, and Political & Economic Affairs Office — plus a Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU).

The office has been actively pursuing a digital transformation agenda. Its technology portfolio includes the 1GOV ECMS (Electronic Content Management System) deployed as a paperless workflow platform across 38 ministries, the Service-Wise GPT AI tool launched in May 2026 in partnership with UNESCO and with EU support to assist civil servants with regulatory navigation, and the CDCU Tracker mobile application for citizen feedback on government project implementation. The SGF also serves as Chairman of Galaxy Backbone Limited, the national digital infrastructure provider.

OSGF is a non-commercial government institution funded entirely through annual Federal Government budgetary allocations. It provides coordination, policy advisory, monitoring, and administrative support services at no cost to the Presidency, Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and indirectly to the Nigerian public. Its strategic partnerships span multilateral organizations (UNESCO, EU, World Bank), bilateral governments (Türkiye, Canada), private technology partners (Huawei), and infrastructure consortia (Chinese financial partners for a proposed 4,000km high-speed rail). The current SGF, Senator George Akume (CON), was appointed in 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Name

Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

Legal name

Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

Website

https://osgf.gov.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) is Nigeria's central federal coordination office, advising the Presidency and coordinating policy implementation across 49 ministries, 40+ federal agencies, and the national civil service. It is funded by government budget allocations and runs digital platforms including 1GOV ECMS and Service-Wise GPT.

Ownership category

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Product category

Government Administration Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281), Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (921140), International Affairs (928120), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), National Security (928110)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

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Executive Office / Cabinet Secretariat

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Central/Federal Government Administration

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Central Government Policy, Strategy & Performance (incl. OMB-style functions)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Central/Federal Government Administration

Keywords

• Government policy coordination
• Public administration services
• Inter-ministerial coordination
• Civil service transformation
• Federal governance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: OSGF is a Federal Government institution funded through annual budgetary allocations from the Nigerian government. It does not generate commercial revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) serves as the central coordination hub for the Federal Government of Nigeria, providing policy formulation, harmonization, implementation, and monitoring services across all Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). It acts as the frontline advisory institution of the Presidency, coordinating cabinet affairs, political and economic affairs, ecological projects, and special services through five operational offices.

Product overview

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation operates as Nigeria's central coordination hub for government policy implementation. Its technology portfolio consists of the 1GOV ECMS as the core electronic document management and workflow platform, supported by the E-Workflow System deployed across 38 ministries for paperless operations. The ecosystem includes Service-Wise GPT for AI-assisted regulatory guidance to civil servants, and the CDCU Tracker mobile application enabling citizen feedback on government project implementation. These products collectively support the government's digital transformation agenda under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1GOV ECMS (Electronic Content Management System) A secure paperless electronic workflow and document management system that enables end-to-end digital processing of government documents and operations across ministries and agencies. Used by civil servants and government ministries.
• E-Workflow System A secure, paperless end-to-end electronic workflow system adopted by 38 ministries and extra-ministerial departments for digital government operations under the civil service transformation agenda.
• Service-Wise GPT An AI-powered tool designed to assist civil servants with navigating public service rules and regulations through natural language interaction, launched as part of the AI Literacy Training Programme.
• Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU) Tracker Mobile App

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Galaxy Backbone LimitedcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 June 2026Galaxy Backbone Limited is a key national digital infrastructure asset providing cloud services, connectivity, cybersecurity solutions, and secure networks supporting government operations. SGF George Akume serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. OSGF collaborates with Galaxy Backbone on digital transformation initiatives.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026UNESCO partnered with the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Office of the Head of Civil Service to launch a three-day AI Literacy Training Programme in Abuja. The programme introduces AI tools like 'Service Wise GPT' to assist civil servants and aligns with ethical AI adoption in public sector governance.
• European Union (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026EU supported the AI Literacy Training Programme launched by the Federal Government as part of a sweeping reform agenda to embed artificial intelligence in public sector governance. The initiative positions Nigeria as a regional leader in responsible AI adoption.
• De-Sadel Nigeria LimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2025De-Sadel Nigeria Limited is the project proponent for the $200 billion Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project. The company presented the proposal to OSGF and is working with Chinese financial partners for implementation.
• Huawei Technologies Company NigeriacoreTechnology or Integration · 10 October 2024Huawei collaborated with the Federal Government to train directorate-level officers on ICT. The training programme included awards to outstanding participants as part of digital skills development for civil servants.
• Government of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Nigeria and Canada maintain bilateral relations focused on agricultural development. In 2022, Nigeria was Canada's largest bilateral trade partner in Africa with imports of approximately $1.7 billion mainly on mineral fuels, oils and cocoa.
• Republic of TürkiyecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2024Nigeria and Türkiye strengthened bilateral relations on key infrastructure including three MoUs and four agreements covering energy, hydrocarbons, mining, youth empowerment, and political consultations. Türkiye has supported Nigeria in defense training and military equipment procurement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Office of the Head of the Civil Service of Nigeria:

Direct peers

• UK Privy Council Office: The Privy Council Office supports the Privy Council and the Cabinet Secretary in coordinating UK government business. It performs record-keeping, order-making, and committee coordination functions closely aligned with OSGF's Cabinet Affairs Office mandate.
• UK Cabinet Office: The UK Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and coordinates policy implementation across UK government departments. It is the closest structural analogue to OSGF in terms of coordinating executive branch machinery and driving civil service reform.
• Office of the Cabinet Secretary, Kenya: Kenya's State Department for Cabinet Affairs coordinates Cabinet business, inter-ministerial committees, and policy implementation. As a fellow African executive coordination office, it shares OSGF's Commonwealth-derived institutional model and federal-state coordination challenges.
• India Cabinet Secretariat: The Cabinet Secretariat of India is the administrative body that manages the Indian Cabinet, coordinates between ministries, and implements the Prime Minister's decisions. It mirrors OSGF's role in coordinating cabinet affairs and inter-ministerial policy implementation.
• Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement (France): France's Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement coordinates the work of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, ensuring coherence of government action. It performs cabinet preparation, inter-ministerial coordination, and policy harmonisation analogous to OSGF's mandate.
• Office of the Prime Minister of Canada (Privy Council Office): The Canadian Privy Council Office serves the Prime Minister and Cabinet with policy coordination, appointments, and machinery-of-government advice. It is structurally comparable to OSGF's frontline advisory and inter-ministerial coordination role.

Broad incumbents

• Office of the Prime Minister of Australia (PM&C): The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet coordinates Australian government policy, supports the Cabinet, and drives whole-of-government reforms. Its coordinating role across Australian federal agencies parallels OSGF's mandate, though it operates within a Westminster system.
• US Executive Office of the President: The Executive Office of the President provides direct support to the US President and coordinates policy across federal agencies. While broader in scope and comprising multiple councils and offices, it performs a comparable apex-coordination function for the US federal executive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OfficialOSGF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpFkS2OePS6orbWbWZ0-R_g/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/OfficeoftheSGF
• Instagraminstagram.com/OfficialOSGFNG

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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