Nigeria’s future prosperity depends on digital technology — FG

Nigeria's future economic prosperity, competitiveness, and public service delivery are intrinsically linked to the nation's ability to embrace digital technology, according to the Federal Government. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, declared that digital innovation is a critical driver of national development.

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The future of governance will be digital. The future of economic competitiveness will be digital. The future of public service delivery will be digital.

Speaking at the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 in Abuja, Akume stated, "The future of governance will be digital. The future of economic competitiveness will be digital. The future of public service delivery will be digital." The summit, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Galaxy Backbone, brought together officials and experts to strategize on strengthening digital governance and innovation nationwide.

Galaxy Backbone has evolved into a vital national asset over two decades, providing essential digital infrastructure, cloud services, connectivity, cybersecurity, and secure networks supporting government operations. Akume noted that President Bola Tinubu's digital transformation vision aligns with the administration's "Renewed Hope Agenda," which prioritizes innovation, transparency, efficiency, inclusion, and economic growth.

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Powering Nigeria’s digital future requires more than vision. It requires infrastructure, innovation, collaboration and institutions capable of delivering services at scale.

Achieving meaningful digital transformation requires more than just ambition; it necessitates robust infrastructure, innovation, collaboration, and institutions capable of large-scale service delivery. Akume urged state governments and public institutions to leverage existing digital infrastructure and partnerships. "The digital infrastructure already exists. The expertise exists. The partnerships exist. What is required is greater collaboration, stronger adoption, and a shared commitment to accelerating digital transformation at every level of government," he said.

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The digital infrastructure already exists. The expertise exists. The partnerships exist. What is required is greater collaboration, stronger adoption, and a shared commitment to accelerating digital transformation at every level of government.