Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) is celebrating the second anniversary of its current Executive Management team, appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking two years of growth in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and sovereign cloud capabilities.
Since the appointment of the Managing Director, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, alongside the Executive Director, Customer Centricity and Marketing, Olusegun Olulade; Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services, Muhammed Sani Ibrahim, and the Executive Director, Digital Exploration and Technical Services, Olumbe Akinkugbe, the organisation has repositioned itself as a strategic enabler of Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
A statement signed by the Agency’s Head of Media and Corporate Communications, Chidi Okpala said “it had strengthened broadband infrastructure, expanded data centre services and deepened investments in sovereign cloud solutions to enhance data security and support government digital platforms.
According to the statement, “Galaxy Backbone has significantly expanded national digital access.”
Broadband connectivity was delivered to nine underserved Local Government Areas under Project 774, extending digital inclusion to communities previously without reliable access.
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Okpala said; “Fibre-to-Hostel projects were completed at the University of Lagos, University of Abuja and University of Jos, strengthening research and digital learning.
“Connectivity to strategic national assets, including the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and key Federal Secretariats, was enhanced to improve operational efficiency and service reliability.’
“To boost long-term resilience, GBB entered a strategic partnership with the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC), reinforcing Nigeria’s national fibre backbone, improving redundancy and enabling scalable broadband expansion across more states and underserved communities,” he stated
The company noted that the partnership has strengthened the country’s digital resilience architecture.
Enhancing Sovereign Digital Capability
A major focus of the leadership has been the “1Government Cloud” platform aimed at optimising digital services for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The agency also launched GovMail, a locally developed secure email solution currently serving over 100,000 public and civil servants.
To ensure reliability, GBB operates a 24-hour service desk and has reinforced its cybersecurity posture with round-the-clock monitoring. The implementation of the Government as a Platform (GaaP) framework and ISO recertifications have further institutionalised operational standards.
Despite fiscal constraints and rising cyber threats, the agency said “it has received over 20 awards, including the NET5.5G Pioneer Award and Best ICT Provider Company of the Year.’
With continued support from the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the agency reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital backbone and expanding secure connectivity nationwide.