L-R Professor Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, Managing Director/CEO Galaxy Backbone, His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Executive Governor, Bauchi State. During the MOU signing ceremony
By Jessica Dogo
Abuja, Nov. 21, 2024 (NAN) Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the Bauchi State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on deploying digital infrastructure and ICT-related services across the state.
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Galaxy Backbone, Mr Chidi Okpala, in a statement said this was a significant step towards advancing digital transformation and fostering economic development in Nigeria.
“This MOU establishes a collaborative framework between Galaxy Backbone and the Bauchi State Government, leveraging GBB’s world-class data center infrastructures in Abuja and Kano.
“The partnership is designed to enhance connectivity, build ICT capacity, provide consultancy services, and deliver hosted ICT services to improve governance and service delivery in Bauchi State.”
Okpala said that the agreement was formalised by GBB’s Managing-Director Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju and Gov. Bala Muhammed, to symbolises shared commitment to transforming Bauchi State through ICT.
“It is expected that this will lead to an enhancement of Bauchi State’s ICT Infrastructure, through GBB’s resource and expertise, deepen training and consultancy services.
“While, enhancing economic growth to attract investments, create jobs, and drive economic opportunities through improved digital connectivity and service delivery within the state.
Earlier, Prof. Adeyanju said that the MoU underscores GBB’s commitment to supporting state governments in building resilient digital infrastructure and service ecosystems.
“Through this partnership, we aim to deliver cutting-edge ICT services that will drive digital transformation and economic growth in Bauchi State,” he said.
In his response, Gov. Muhammed expressed optimism and said that the partnership marked a pivotal moment for the state.
By leveraging advanced ICT infrastructure and expertise, we are poised to transform the state into a hub of digital innovation, ensuring efficient governance and improved service delivery for our citizens.
“This partnership with Galaxy Backbone marks a pivotal moment for Bauchi State.
“This collaboration aligns with Galaxy Backbone’s mission to extend its digital infrastructure footprint across Nigeria, providing state governments with the tools they need to thrive in the digital economy,” he said.