The Federal Government has reaffirmed Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) as the designated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure provider for Federal Government Institutions, covering IP-network services, data centre hosting, and related infrastructure solutions.
According to a statement issued on Monday by Chidi Okpala, Head, Corporate Communications of the Galaxy Backbone Limited, this is in line with the government’s commitment to leverage the substantive investment in the National Information Communications Technology Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) for the benefit of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
According to the statement, the federal government has issued a circular through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) reinforcing its commitment to the Nigeria First Policy.
The Federal Government established GBB with the core responsibility of ensuring data sovereignty through a centralised e-government platform that offers secure connectivity and related ICT services. Over the years, the organisation has consistently invested in upgrading its capacity, achieving multiple international certifications and recertifications that position it as a world-class, secure, and reliable technology service provider.
“With this renewed endorsement, GBB is also officially positioned as the Government Data Exchange Platform and the interoperability layer for the nation’s Digital Public Infrastructure implementation, reinforcing its role as the body that coordinates, manages, and integrates all federal digital infrastructure and services, ensuring they comply with Nigeria’s data sovereignty goals and work harmoniously as part of the nation’s digital public Infrastructure,” the statement said.
While this directive ensures compliance with the Nigeria First Policy, GBB emphasises its mission to deliver excellence through building trust and collaboration with Ministries, Departments and Agencies(MDAs). Federal Government Institutions currently hosting data abroad are encouraged to migrate to GBB’s secure platforms, confident in the assurance of improved service delivery, enhanced security, and alignment with global best practices.
“We have repositioned our organisation so that the MDAs experience the quality, reliability, and innovation of our services and they can see us as a partner in their digital transformation journey,” Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, Managing Director/CEO, GBB, said.
He further reiterated, “We pledge to listen, collaborate, and provide tailored digital infrastructure solutions that meet the unique needs of each agency, while ensuring Nigeria’s data remains safe within our borders.”
GBB’s commitment is rooted in service excellence, security, and innovation; principles backed by its ISO certifications and global standard operating frameworks. This renewed collaboration between GBB and MDAs is expected to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation and contribute directly to national economic growth.
