FG inaugurates new board of Galaxy Spine to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation
The Federal Authorities has inaugurated a brand new Board of Administrators for Galaxy Spine Restricted (GBB)—the nation’s ICT infrastructure supplier, in a strategic transfer to fast-track Nigeria’s digital economic system.
In response to a press release signed by the group’s Head of Company Communications, Chidi Okpala, the inauguration befell on the Workplace of the Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation (SGF) in Abuja and was presided over by Senator Dr. George Akume, who additionally assumes the function of Chairman of the Board.
The reconstitution of GBB’s Board is seen as a key milestone in aligning the group’s governance with the Federal Authorities’s digital transformation agenda.
Composition of the newly inaugurated Board
The newly constituted Board of Galaxy Spine brings collectively a cross-section of specialists and representatives from key nationwide establishments:
- Senator Dr. George Akume (CON) – Chairman & Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation
- Professor Ibrahim A. Adeyanju – Managing Director/CEO, Galaxy Spine
- Hon. Olusegun Olulade – Government Director, Buyer Centricity & Advertising
- Mr. Olumbe Akinkugbe – Government Director, Digital Exploration & Technical Providers
- Mr. Mohammed Sani Ibrahim – Government Director, Finance & Company Providers
- Mrs. Rabi’ah Adamu-Waziri – Non-Government Director (PTDF Consultant)
- Mrs. Oluwakemi Babalogbon – Non-Government Director (MOFI Consultant)
- Mr. Abdulqadir Abubakar Maje – Non-Government Director (Jigawa State Consultant)
- Mrs. Margaret Ene Ebute – Non-Government Director (Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economic system)
- Mrs. Adama Pindar – Firm Secretary, Galaxy Spine
Repositioning GBB
In response to Senator Akume, the objective is to make Galaxy Spine a extra “agile, responsive, and impactful” establishment, positioned on the middle of Nigeria’s public digital infrastructure and repair supply.
“Our collective goal is to remodel Galaxy Spine right into a extra agile, responsive, and impactful establishment, one which serves as a driving power behind Nigeria’s digital public infrastructure and repair supply,” Akume mentioned.
He additional emphasised the necessity for collaboration, transparency, and accountability between the Board and Government Administration, highlighting that strategic alignment could be essential to GBB’s long-term relevance and success.
Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Spine, Professor Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, who was appointed in February 2024 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, welcomed the Board members and supplied a strategic replace on the corporate’s trajectory.
GBB’s transformation technique
Regardless of working and not using a Board for over a 12 months, Adeyanju revealed that GBB efficiently developed and launched its Built-in Digital Transformation Technique (IDTS) 2025–2028—a roadmap for modernizing Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and public service supply.
Key Pillars of the IDTS 2025–2028 Embrace:
- Modernizing the Nationwide ICT Spine Infrastructure
- Creating inclusive digital ecosystems connecting authorities, companies, and residents
- Deploying rising applied sciences like AI and Blockchain for smarter providers
- Enhancing cybersecurity and information governance to construct digital belief
- Diversifying income streams to help long-term sustainability
This technique is totally aligned with the priorities of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economic system, and helps President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We’re excited to work with a Board whose perception and steerage shall be vital to our continued progress and nationwide affect,” Adeyanju mentioned.
Galaxy Spine Restricted is Nigeria’s premier digital infrastructure and ICT providers supplier, established by the Federal Authorities to drive the adoption of e-Authorities, facilitate digital inclusion, and help nationwide improvement by strong and scalable digital public infrastructure.
