The Ethiopian Federal
Civil Service Commission and the National ID Program have announced a monumental
collaboration aimed at reshaping the integration of technology and the civil
service system by ushering in the Digital ID as the primary identification
credential for Civil Servants. This according to officials in a statement, embraces
an era marked by innovation and security for Ethiopia's civil servants.
It noted that one of the
important features of this collaboration is the provision of a top-tier
identification mechanism of civil servants through the Digital ID, stressing
that the Digital ID will be a vital enabler of the Civil Service Commission's
effort towards an improved Human resource management across the nation’s civil
servants.
“With
the inception of such a streamlined system, it can effortlessly oversee various
processes, dramatically curtailing bureaucratic inefficiencies and creating a
less permeable environment for corruption. Such a direct and transparent
approach resonates with the Commission's principle of good governance and
emphasizes its unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of
integrity,” the statement said.
The statement explained
that to solidify the benefits of this digital transformation, the Federal Civil
Service Commission has decreed that all federal civil servants based in Addis
Ababa undergo registration for their Digital ID at their assigned nearest bank
or NIDP´s registration centres.
“All
relevant details surrounding this registration drive will be duly communicated
to their respective institutions. This registration will gradually expand to
all other regions in Ethiopia. This endeavour not only streamlines the
identification process but also elevates the authenticity and credibility of
the credentials held by its civil servants,” it added.
By: Kanto Okanta
