Secure Infrastructure, Precursor to Closing Digital Divide, Says Expert

Investing in secure digital infrastructure is paramount to successfully bridging Nigeria's digital divide, according to Quomodo Systems Africa. The company's Chief Financial Officer and Head of Operations, Mrs. Olufunke Tonye-Preghafi, emphasized that expanding internet access alone is insufficient without a strong commitment to security.

Tonye-Preghafi argued that without adequate security measures, efforts to build a resilient digital economy could be jeopardized. Speaking at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) conference in Lagos, she highlighted that digital inclusion initiatives require robust cybersecurity systems and resilient technology infrastructure. The conference convened policymakers, industry stakeholders, and tech journalists to discuss strategies for expanding digital access in Nigeria.

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When we talk about digital divide, the conversation often centres on connectivity. But behind every digital service is a secure network, resilient infrastructure, integrated enterprise systems and advanced cyber protection. That is where Quomodo Systems comes in.

She pointed out that discussions about the digital divide often focus heavily on connectivity, neglecting the critical systems that ensure digital services function reliably. "Behind every digital service is a secure network, resilient infrastructure, integrated enterprise systems and advanced cyber protection," Tonye-Preghafi stated, explaining Quomodo Systems' role in this domain. The company provides cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise solutions to various sectors, including financial institutions and telecommunications firms across Africa.

Tonye-Preghafi further advised that as Nigeria accelerates its digital economy, the primary challenge lies not in the speed of technology adoption, but in ensuring it is done securely, responsibly, and sustainably. She concluded that future leading organizations will be those that innovate securely, govern wisely, and build resilience by design, rather than simply adopting new technologies.

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As Nigeria accelerates its digital economy, our greatest challenge is not the speed of adopting technology, but making sure that we adopt it securely, responsibly and sustainably. The organisations that will lead tomorrow are not those that adopt technology; but those that innovate securely, govern wisely and build resilience by design.