Nigeria must lead, not consume digital revolution — Galaxy Backbone

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By Progress Godfrey

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Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s information technology and shared services provider, has said that the country must take a leading role in shaping emerging technologies rather than consuming global innovations.

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The Managing Director of GBB, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, said this yesterday at a press conference in Abuja to kick off the company’s 20th anniversary celebrations, highlighting Nigeria’s readiness to lead Africa’s digital transformation.

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The state-owned digital infrastructure company is celebrating two decades of establishing a shared technology platform for the federal government, with the mandate to eliminate duplication, reduce costs, and improve service delivery across public institutions.

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Adeyanju explained that the agency has grown from a simple connectivity provider into a major national asset spanning nearly 30 states, adding that the infrastructure now connects various government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and creates a strong base for digital governance.

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He stated that in line with its vision, the agency has built world-class data centres and a cloud platform to help public offices work more efficiently. According to him, these facilities ensure that critical national data remains safe and hosted within the country to protect national sovereignty.

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The GBB boss noted that the current leadership is heavily investing in people, cybersecurity, and operational standards to match global practices, an effort that aims to make the firm a top digital transformation driver across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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He stated: “The next chapter of Galaxy Backbone will therefore not simply be about building infrastructure; It will be about maximising infrastructure. It will be about enabling innovation through smart digital solutions, expanding digital access, supporting sub nationals, businesses and institutions.

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“Our new brand identity, symbolises our evolution from a government ICT Infrastructure provider to a national digital transformation enabler, aggregator and platform connecting governments, businesses and institutions, through secure and smart digital solutions.”

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