Sanwo-Olu To Inaugurate Rack Centre LGS2 Data Centre

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will officially inaugurate the newly built state-of-the-art LGS2 Data Centre by Rack Centre in Lagos on Thursday, April 10.

Disclosing this in Lagos, recently, Rack Centre’s chief executive officer, Lars Johannisson, said that the facility would redefine the standards of data centre infrastructure in Nigeria. Johannisson described the newly built facility as a monumental leap for Nigeria’s digital infrastructure landscape, offering unparalleled scalability and efficiency for businesses navigating the digital era.

Johannisson said, “This 12MW IT load facility doubles the nation’s data centre capacity and stands as a testament to our commitment to technological advancement and sustainable digitisation. As we embark on this new chapter, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing reliable, scalable, and environmentally conscious infrastructure to propel Nigeria’s digital economy into the future.”

According to the firm, the Governor confirmed his attendance for the inauguration when he recently hosted the leadership team of Rack Centre, led by the chief executive Officer, Lars Johannisson, at the Lagos House Marina.

“It was good to hear about Rack Centre’s upcoming launch of its new Tier III data centre. This facility will enhance Rack Centre’s presence in West Africa and establish Lagos as a key player in the region’s tech landscape. We discussed the promising future of technology in our state, and the vital role organisations like Rack Centre will play”, said Sanwo-Olu.

The firm said that the 12MW IT load state-of-the-art LGS2 data centre is designed as a hyperscaler and AI-ready facility, equipped with advanced technology to support cloud computing, data storage, AI solutions, and digital content management, thus catering to the sophisticated needs of contemporary businesses.