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Galaxy Backbone @ 20: Two Decades of Powering Nigeria’s Digital Government Revolution
Galaxy Backbone MD Adeyanju
Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), the Federal Government’s foremost ICT infrastructure and shared services provider, is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in June 2026, marking two decades of innovation, resilience, and nation-building impact.
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Founded in 2006, Galaxy Backbone was established to digitally connect government institutions and has evolved into a critical national asset. It provides the technological foundation for modern governance, efficient public service delivery, and digital collaboration across Nigeria’s public sector.
From Vision to National Digital Backbone
What began as an ambitious vision to unify government communication has evolved into a critical platform powering Nigeria’s digital state. Over the past two decades, Galaxy Backbone has been central to transforming Nigeria’s government operations. The agency has shifted public institutions from fragmented, paper-based systems to secure, integrated, and technology-driven governance.
Through enterprise-grade connectivity, world-class data centres, government cloud services, and digital collaboration tools, GBB has enabled Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to operate with greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Strengthening Governance Through Digital Infrastructure
Today, Galaxy Backbone’s infrastructure supports:
- Thousands of government users
- Hundreds of public institutions
- Critical national digital platforms relied upon daily by Nigerians
With sustained Federal Government investment managed by GBB, Nigeria now benefits from high-capacity data centres, extensive fibre-optic networks, secure hosting environments, and shared digital platforms that have transformed public service delivery.
These achievements have accelerated Nigeria’s transition towards a citizen-centred, digitally enabled government—one that responds faster, collaborates better, and delivers smarter services.
National and Global Recognition for Digital Excellence
Galaxy Backbone’s impact has not gone unnoticed. In 2025, the organisation ranked first overall in the Federal Government Website Performance Scorecard, underscoring its leadership in digital service delivery and user experience.
Internationally, GBB has also earned global acclaim, including the prestigious United Nations Public Service Award, recognising its role in advancing a whole-of-government approach to digital transformation and public sector innovation.
A Celebration Beyond an Anniversary
The 20th anniversary is more than a corporate milestone—it is a celebration of Nigeria’s digital journey. It honours the collective efforts of government leaders, industry partners, technology providers, and dedicated public servants who have worked together to build a more connected, efficient, and transparent nation.
The June 2026 anniversary celebration will convene key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to:
- Reflect on two decades of progress
- Recognise partnerships that shaped success
- Chart an ambitious roadmap for the future of digital government in Nigeria
Charting the Future of Nigeria’s Digital State
As Galaxy Backbone enters its third decade, its focus remains firmly on the future—deepening digital transformation through:
- Expanded national ICT infrastructure
- Stronger cybersecurity frameworks
- Enhanced digital public services
- Continued support for the Federal Government’s smart governance agenda
With innovation at its core and public value as its compass, GBB is committed to helping build a digitally empowered Nigeria—one that thrives in the global digital economy.
20 Years Strong, the Best Is Yet to Come
At 20, Galaxy Backbone stands proud of its past, confident in its present, and inspired by the limitless possibilities ahead.
As Nigeria continues its digital evolution, GBB remains at the heart of the journey—powering progress, enabling governance, and shaping the nation’s digital future.
