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By Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, MD/CEO, Galaxy Backbone (GBB)
Across the world, the most resilient digital economies are built on strong public–private ecosystems. Governments that have successfully transformed their digital foundations understand one simple truth: sustainable progress happens when public vision aligns with private-sector innovation and global technology expertise.
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In Africa, and particularly in Nigeria, this collaboration is not a luxury; it is a necessity. The scale of national digital ambition, combined with the urgency for inclusive growth, requires partnerships that are intentional, trusted and outcomes-driven.
At Galaxy Backbone (GBB), our role places us at the centre of this ecosystem. As Nigeria’s government-owned digital infrastructure provider, we see partnerships not as transactional arrangements, but as strategic platforms for national capability building. Our focus is on creating shared value, where government priorities, private-sector expertise and global best practices converge.
Globally, leading digital governments leverage private-sector speed and innovation while retaining strong governance and sovereignty. Across Africa, progress has followed the same pattern: where collaboration is structured and aligned, digital services scale faster, infrastructure becomes more resilient and trust is strengthened.
Partnerships fostered on building capacity not dependency
GBB’s partnerships with private-sector technology firms and global tech players are guided by a clear philosophy: build capacity, not dependency. Through these collaborations, we have expanded secure cloud services via the 1Government Cloud, strengthened national data centre and computing capabilities, enhanced cybersecurity resilience, connectivity services and supported MDAs in modernising operations and delivering citizen-centric services.
For corporate and business leaders, this evolving ecosystem presents meaningful opportunity. As government digitalisation accelerates, demand will continue to grow for secure cloud services, enterprise platforms, data and AI infrastructure, and robust cybersecurity solutions. Partnering with GBB provides a trusted pathway into regulated public-sector environments and access to national-scale digital programmes aligned with Nigeria’s development priorities.
The Future Demands Stronger, More Resilient Ecosystems
Looking ahead, the importance of strong ecosystems will only increase. Emerging technologies such as AI require compute power, trusted data environments, secure networks and responsible governance—capabilities no single organisation can deliver alone. GBB remains committed to deepening partnerships that support innovation, skills development and infrastructure expansion.
The future of Nigeria’s digital transformation will be defined by the strength of its partnerships. At Galaxy Backbone, we will continue to lead with purpose, even as we go into the New Year, working alongside private-sector innovators and global technology partners to build a secure, resilient and future-ready digital foundation that supports governance, enables enterprise growth and positions Nigeria as a digital leader in Africa.
