As the Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone (GBB), Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju plays a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s digital future, spearheading initiatives that enhance secure connectivity, digital services, governance and technological innovation across the nation. With a distinguished career in ICT, Digital Transformation, Academia and Public sector innovation, Professor Adeyanju is committed to building a robust digital infrastructure that supports governance, economic growth, and national security.
Championing Nigeria’s Digital Backbone
Under his leadership, Galaxy Backbone has expanded its national fibre optic network, ensuring high-speed, secure, and scalable connectivity for government institutions, businesses, and underserved communities. With nearly 30 states connected and Lagos recently onboarded, GBB’s infrastructure is strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy and broadband penetration. Professor Adeyanju has been instrumental in advancing the Federal Government’s digital agenda, focusing on:
- Government Digitalization: establishing Nigeria’s official cloud computing platform, ensuring data sovereignty, security, and cost efficiency in government operations.
- GovMail, the secure government email platform: Enhancing the professionalism, security, and efficiency of public sector communication across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
- Cybersecurity & Digital Trust: Strengthening cyber resilience through GBB’s Security Operations Centre (SOC), safeguarding government and national data against cyber threats.
- Project 774 – Digital Inclusion for Local Governments: Supporting the honorable minister of communications, Innovation & Digital Economy’s vision by extending digital infrastructure and connectivity to all 774 local government areas, ensuring that e-government services reach every Nigerian.
In enabling Collaboration and economic growth beyond the public sector space, Professor Adeyanju has positioned GBB as a key enabler for the private sector, opening up GBB’s fibre backbone for ICT providers, telecom operators, and other businesses to drive innovation, broadband expansion, and digital entrepreneurship.
Through strategic partnerships, he is ensuring that state governments, businesses, financial institutions, and educational institutions leverage secure, high-speed digital infrastructure to scale their operations and contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth. He is powering Nigeria’s digital future.
Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju’s leadership is transforming Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, ensuring that governance, business, and everyday life are powered by technology that is reliable, secure, and future-ready. With his commitment to excellence, innovation, and national development, he is driving a smarter, more connected Nigeria—one that is ready for the opportunities of the digital age.