By Mary Onyia
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has clinched both the top and third spots at the 2024 Federal Public Service Innovation Competition, with 155 entries from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the country.
The NDIC’s winning project, a digital carpooling app designed to reduce commuting costs for federal workers, earned the top prize of N5 million. Meanwhile, another NDIC team secured third place and N3 million for their innovative digital platform, Perfoma, which streamlines administrative tasks and boosts staff productivity.
The award ceremony, held on April 29 in Abuja, was attended by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, who praised the competition for promoting innovation within the public service.
NDIC’s Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Bello Hassan, praised the teams for their outstanding achievements and reiterated the corporation’s commitment to using technology to address real-world challenges and enhance service delivery.
The recognition highlights NDIC’s dedication to digital transformation and aligning with national goals for effective governance and public service reform.