Nigeria must lead in shaping emerging technologies, says Galaxy Backbone

Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria's information technology and shared services provider, is calling for the nation to take a proactive stance in developing and guiding the use of emerging technologies. Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, the Managing Director of GBB, stated that Nigeria must move beyond being a mere consumer of global innovations and actively shape how these technologies transform lives.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the company's 20th anniversary, Adeyanju posed a critical question: "Will Nigeria merely consume these innovations? Or will Nigeria actively shape how they transform our nation?" He declared GBB's commitment to leading this charge, signaling a new chapter focused not just on building infrastructure but on maximizing its potential.

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The question before us is simple: Will Nigeria merely consume these innovations? Or will Nigeria actively shape how they transform our nation? At Galaxy Backbone, our answer is clear. We choose to lead.

The company's evolution is marked by a refreshed brand identity, symbolizing its shift from a government ICT infrastructure provider to a national digital transformation enabler. GBB aims to connect governments, businesses, and institutions through secure and smart digital solutions. This transformation includes expanding digital access and supporting sub-national entities, businesses, and institutions.

To foster this vision, GBB will host its first Digital Transformation Summit, themed "Powering Nigeria's Digital Future." This platform will convene leaders from government, industry, and academia to share growth ideas. The company also plans to launch new corporate social responsibility projects to support local communities, underscoring its commitment to national development through technology.

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Our new brand identity, symbolises our evolution from a government ICT Infrastructure provider to a national digital transformation enabler, aggregator and platform connecting governments, businesses and institutions, through secure and smart digital solutions.