National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT Reaffirms FG’s Commitment To Strengthening Nigeria’s Digital, Cybersecurity Architecture
By Abdallahi Yusuf
The National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and cybersecurity architecture.
The committee made remark when its members paid an oversight visit to Galaxy Backbone’s National Shared Services Centre,Abuja,on Friday.
A statement by Chidi Okpala, Galaxy Backbone’s Head, Corporate Communications, said the delegation comprised members of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity and the House of Representatives Committee on Digital and Information Technology.
Okpala said the visit was led by the Chairman, House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, Hon. Stanley Olajide Adedeji, on behalf of the Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, Senator Shuiab Afolabi Salisu.
He said the oversight visit was aimed at assessing Galaxy Backbone’s activities, projects, and programmes, as well as engaging Management on key operational and administrative matters.
According to him, the interaction provided an opportunity for robust discussions on the agency’s mandate, performance milestones, and strategic direction in advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
In his remarks, Hon. Adedeji emphasized the critical role of technology in national development, noting that sustained legislative support for the ICT sector remained essential to Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and global competitiveness.
He described Galaxy Backbone as a strategic national asset that must be supported and strengthened to effectively deliver on its mandate.
The Chairman further underscored the importance of greater investment and funding for government ICT institutions, stressing that organisations such as Galaxy Backbone are pivotal to building the digital infrastructure required to support governance, economic resilience, and Nigeria’s future competitiveness.
Welcoming the delegation, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone, Prof. Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, expressed appreciation to the Joint Committee for its continued oversight and support.
Adeyanju reiterated GBB’s commitment to providing secure, reliable, and scalable ICT infrastructure and shared services to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as the private sector across the country.
During the visit, Management delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the organisation’s current performance status and strategic roadmap.
Central to the briefing was the Integrated Digital Transformation Strategy (IDTS) 2024–2028, which serves as GBB’s blueprint for driving sovereign digital transformation, expanding national infrastructure reach, enhancing cybersecurity resilience, and enabling seamless government-to-government and government-to-citizen services.
The engagement ended with a tour of the National Shared Services Centre, where members of the Joint Committee were briefed on critical infrastructure, operational frameworks, and service delivery capabilities supporting Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
“Galaxy Backbone therefore calls on Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and other government establishments to leverage its world-class Tier III data centres and extensive high-speed fibre infrastructure to strengthen service delivery, enhance data sovereignty, and promote operational efficiency.
“By utilizing GBB’s secure digital platforms, institutions can reduce infrastructure costs, improve resilience, and accelerate their digital transformation in alignment with national objectives.
“GBB’s Executive Management reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the organisation continues to deliver effectively on its mandate while sustaining operations through innovative, resilient, and forward-looking measures.
“This commitment reflects Galaxy Backbone’s ongoing focus on building a future-ready institution capable of supporting Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
“Galaxy Backbone remains steadfast in its mission to power Nigeria’s digital future by delivering world-class ICT infrastructure and enterprise solutions that support efficient governance, innovation, and sustainable national development,” the statement added.