Scalability, efficiency, and service delivery for companies and government agencies will be enhanced by the partnership, which combines WIOCC’s vast wholesale fibre network and experience with GBB’s nationwide fibre footprint. By extending broadband access to underserved areas and fostering collaborations with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), it also seeks to close the digital divide and promote Nigeria’s digital economy.
According to a joint press release signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Galaxy Backbone, Chidi Okpala, and Head of Brand and Communications, WIOCC, Greg Sellars, a signing ceremony was held at Galaxy Backbone’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, with Darren Bedford, Group Chief Development Officer at WIOCC, and Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim A. Adeyanju. They highlighted the strategic alignment of both organisations in driving digital transformation to accelerate Nigeria’s digital future, setting a benchmark for innovation and connectivity that addresses the evolving needs of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
Professor Ibrahim A. Adeyanju stated, “Our mission is to provide robust digital infrastructure that underpins Nigeria’s digital economy. This partnership with WIOCC is a testament to our commitment to enabling digital inclusion and providing a platform for collaboration that transforms how businesses, governments and communities operate in today’s world.”
Darren Bedford added, “This collaboration with Galaxy Backbone reflects our shared vision for driving digital transformation. Together, we are creating a platform for innovation and economic growth that will benefit the country with world-class connectivity.”
About Galaxy Backbone
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Limited is Nigeria’s premier digital transformation company and foremost provider of shared ICT infrastructure and digital services. Its mission is to drive digital inclusion and enable transformative growth across the public and private sectors through innovative solutions, fostering a thriving digital economy.
At its core, GBB serves as the technology backbone of the Federal Government, providing secure, reliable ICT infrastructure and services to ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). With a robust national ICT infrastructure spanning over 5,000 km of fibre-optic cables and cutting-edge data centres, GBB empowers organisations to thrive in the digital age.
Galaxy Backbone is not just a technology provider; it is a catalyst for national growth. By enabling digital transformation, fostering innovation, and building capacity across the public sector, GBB remains committed to delivering solutions that enhance governance, empower citizens, and position Nigeria as a leader in Africa’s digital economy.
About WIOCC
WIOCC is the leading player in the deployment of carrier-scale, future-proofed network infrastructure in Africa. We have the flexibility and scale to meet the ever-growing demand for reliable, high-speed capacity throughout Africa, driven by end consumers, enterprise users, and the ecosystem that supports them.
Our policy of continual investment in our network to create Africa’s first, truly hyperscale network infrastructure means ongoing investment for growth, ensuring our readiness to meet the future data volume demands of end users throughout Africa.
Operating exclusively as a wholesaler, we have revolutionised the delivery of high-capacity connectivity between Africa and the rest of the world. Widely recognised as Africa’s carriers’ carrier, we offer carriers, content providers, cloud operators, ISPs and mobile operators reliable, seamless, high-capacity connectivity between more than 30 African countries and key global financial and commercial centres.
Our focus on building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with each client enables us to develop bespoke solutions that meet their current requirements and can match future demands for growth, extra resilience, and geographical expansion.
