In an effort to reduce the cost of financial administration, particularly in the payment of salaries, and to streamline the processing of documents such as pay slips, the Plateau State Government, through the Plateau State ICT Development Agency (PICTDA), has launched the ‘Pay Plateau App’ in collaboration with Smart Apps IT Ltd. The app is designed for civil servants in the state and aims to significantly cut down on paperwork and reduce processing time.
This initiative is seen as a key strategy by the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, to transform the state into a digitally enabled region. The Director General of PICTDA, Engr.
Dominic Datong Gwaman, highlighted this during a conversation with journalists at the event where the Pay Plateau App was officially launched.
The event, which took place on Thursday, September 26th, at the Banquet Hall, New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, had notable government officials in attendance.
Present at the launch were the Head of Civil Service, Mr. Stephen Pam Gadong, Honorable Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Dongkum Grace Shwarta, Accountant General of Plateau State, Mrs. Nanret Asabe Mangset, Director General of PICTDA, Engr. Dominic Datong, and General Manager of Plateau Express Services, Samuel Gwott, among many other top government functionaries.
At the official launch of the Pay Plateau App, the Head of Civil Service, Mr. Stephen Pam Gadong, represented by Mr. Musa Nyam, Permanent Secretary of General Administration, Office of the Head of Civil Service, expressed gratitude to Governor Caleb Mutfwang for driving technological innovation in the civil service. He acknowledged the governor’s efforts in simplifying processes for civil servants through the introduction of the app.
Top government officials delivered goodwill messages, praising PICTDA for spearheading the initiative and commending Governor Mutfwang’s foresight. The Honorable Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Dongkum Grace Shwarta, and other functionaries highlighted the benefits of this digital transformation.
The CEO of Smart App IT Ltd, Mr. Godwin Odoma, thanked the governor and his cabinet for entrusting his company with the opportunity to provide digital services for Plateau State, pledging to deliver excellent service.
The event’s key moment was the official unveiling and launch of the Pay Plateau App, followed by a demonstration for Salary Officers and Liaisons from all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). These officers are expected to provide technical support to civil servants in using the app.
The Pay Plateau App offers a streamlined digital solution for civil servants, allowing them to receive payments and easily access financial documents like pay slips.
Using their unique civil service verification number and other personal details, civil servants can now quickly and efficiently manage their financial information.