Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – May 2026 — As Africa continues to shape its digital future, strategic conversations around Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), digital identity, inclusion, and trusted digital ecosystems remain central to sustainable development across the continent.
In line with this vision, the Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, alongside the Executive Director, Digital Exploration and Technical Services (DETS), Olumide Akinugbe, participated in the prestigious ID4Africa Conference held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Their participation featured engagements at the main conference sessions, as well as high-level side events hosted by Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) and Co-Develop, focused on advancing Digital Public Infrastructure across Africa and other emerging economies.
The conference brought together governments, development institutions, technology leaders, and digital transformation stakeholders to explore pathways for building secure, inclusive, and interoperable digital ecosystems that drive economic growth and improve public service delivery.
Galaxy Backbone’s participation underscores its continued commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation journey through innovation, collaboration, secure digital infrastructure, and strategic partnerships that promote digital inclusion and strengthen government service delivery.
Speaking on the significance of the engagement, the delegation emphasized the growing importance of trusted identity systems, resilient infrastructure, and collaborative ecosystems as foundational pillars for the future of Africa’s digital economy.
As Nigeria’s foremost digital infrastructure and shared services provider to government institutions, Galaxy Backbone remains committed to enabling digital governance, fostering innovation, and supporting initiatives that position Nigeria and Africa for a more connected and digitally inclusive future.
About Galaxy Backbone Limited
Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) is Nigeria’s premier provider of shared ICT infrastructure and digital services to public institutions. The organisation is committed to driving digital transformation through innovative technology solutions, connectivity, cloud services, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure that support governance and national development.