By The Nigerian Government has made a major changed in the state owned and wholly run telecoms company by reconstituting and inaugurating a new Board of Directors of Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB).
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr. George Akume is now saddled with the responsibility of chairmanship for the government company.
A statement from the company said that the development marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Galaxy Backbone’s governance and strategic outlook, underscoring the government’s commitment to building robust digital infrastructure capable of powering Nigeria’s role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
In his address, shortly after inauguration, which took place in the office of the SFG, Akume emphasized the strategic importance of GBB to the national digital landscape.
“Our collective objective is to transform Galaxy Backbone into a more agile, responsive, and impactful institution—one that serves as a driving force behind Nigeria’s digital public infrastructure and service delivery,” he said.
The Chairman further called for a culture of collaboration, transparency, and mutual accountability between the Board and Executive Management.
“This partnership must be built on shared vision, openness, and respect. Together, we will elevate GBB to new heights of technological excellence, commercial success, and strategic relevance,” he remarked.
During the ceremony, Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, extended a warm welcome to the new Board and presented a brief on the organisation’s progress since his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on February 22, 2024.
Adeyanju highlighted the efforts of the Executive Management team, which, despite operating without a governing board for over a year, successfully developed and launched the Integrated Digital Transformation Strategy (IDTS) 2025–2028.
This ambitious roadmap is designed to modernize Nigeria’s ICT infrastructure and foster a digitally empowered public service.
The Key pillars of the IDTS include; Modernizing Nigeria’s National ICT Backbone Infrastructure; Building inclusive digital ecosystems connecting government, business, and citizens; Leveraging emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain for smarter service delivery; Enhancing digital trust through cybersecurity and data governance; Diversifying GBB’s revenue base to ensure long-term sustainability.
“Your presence marks a turning point in our journey. We are excited to work with a Board whose insight and guidance will be critical to our continued growth and national impact”, he said.
Following the inauguration, the SGF and Board members undertook an official tour of GBB’s National Shared Services Centre (NSSC)—the organisation’s ultra-modern corporate headquarters.
They visited the Uptime Certified Tier III Data Centre, Security Operations Centre, and Network Operations Centre, all of which are core components of Nigeria’s digital public infrastructure.
Impressed by the scale and sophistication of the facilities, Senator Akume commended Galaxy Backbone for its remarkable achievements and reiterated the government’s commitment to fully leveraging this infrastructure to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation. The Newly Inaugurated Board Members comprises distinguished professionals and representatives from key national institutions:
- Senator Dr. George Akume (CON) – Chairman & Secretary to the Government of the Federation
- Professor Ibrahim A. Adeyanju – Managing Director/CEO, Galaxy Backbone
- Hon. Olusegun Olulade – Executive Director, Customer Centricity & Marketing
- Mr. Olumbe Akinkugbe – Executive Director, Digital Exploration & Technical Services
- Mr. Mohammed Sani Ibrahim – Executive Director, Finance & Corporate Services
- Mrs. Rabi’ah Adamu-Waziri – Non-Executive Director (PTDF Representative)
- Mrs. Oluwakemi Babalogbon – Non-Executive Director (MOFI Representative)
- Mr. Abdulqadir Abubakar Maje – Non-Executive Director (Jigawa State Representative)
- Mrs. Margaret Ene Ebute – Non-Executive Director (Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy)
- Mrs. Adama Pindar – Company Secretary, Galaxy Backbone
According to GBB, with the breadth of expertise and strategic leadership brought by this reconstitution, Galaxy Backbone is well-positioned to advance its mandate of providing secure, reliable, and inclusive digital services across Nigeria.
