By Jessica Dogo
The Galaxy Backbone (GBB) said that the country must take a leading role in shaping emerging technologies rather than consuming global innovations.
The Managing Director of GBB, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said this at a press conference in Abuja on Monday to kick off activities to mark the organisation’s 20th anniversary.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the GBB is celebrating two decades of establishing a shared technology platform for the Federal Government.
Adeyanju explained that the agency had grown from a simple connectivity provider into a major national asset spanning nearly 30 states.
He said that the infrastructure now connects various government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and created a strong base for digital governance.
He said that in line with its vision, the agency had 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.
“The question before us is simple; will Nigeria merely consume these innovations or will Nigeria actively shape how they transform our nation? At Galaxy Backbone, our answer is clear. We choose to lead.”
The GBB boss said that the current leadership was heavily investing in people, cybersecurity, and operational standards to match global practices.
He said that the effort aimed to make the firm a top digital transformation driver across Sub-Saharan Africa.
”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.
”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,” he said.
Adeyanju added that the organisation would hold its first Galaxy Backbone Digital Transformation Summit, themed “Powering Nigeria’s Digital Future,” within the week.
He said that the platform would bring together leaders from government, industry, and academia to share growth ideas.
He further said that the company would also inaugurate a refreshed brand identity to show its shift from an infrastructure builder to an economic driver.
He revealed that new corporate social responsibility projects would also take place during the week to support local communities.
The GBB managing director thanked President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, for their continued support and promised that the next twenty years would bring even greater transformation for the nation. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Deborah Coker
