Enugu: Galaxy Backbone to deliver internet connectivity across 265 schools, data centre services

Galaxy Back bone Limited is set to deliver Internet connectivity across 265 schools and provide data centre services in Enugu.

This was disclosed during a visit by the Galaxy Backbone Limited team led by Hon. Olusegun Olulade, Executive Director, Customer Centricity and Marketing to the Enugu state Governor, Peter Mbah at the Governor’s Office in Lion Building, Enugu.

In his remarks, Governor Peter Mbah expressed his gratitude and optimism regarding the partnership, stating, “It was indeed my pleasure to meet you and your team this evening at my office. Thank you most sincerely for your kind words and expression of support. I look forward to collaborating with Galaxy Backbone in areas that are necessary to achieve our common goals.”

The meeting was attended by key officials from both the Enugu State Government and Galaxy Backbone Limited. Present from the state government were: Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Prof. Chidiebere Onyia; Special Adviser on Governor’s Delivery Unit, Mr. Ozurumba Afigbo; and Special Adviser on ICT Mr. Nnaemeka Ani.

Representing Galaxy Backbone were: Acting Regional Coordinator for South East and South South, Mr. Henry Akubue; Head of Solution Design, Engr Udochi Ododo; and Admin for South East and South South, Mr. Obinna Ifenze.

Hon. Segun Olulade commended Governor Peter Mbah for his hospitality and the productive discussions that promise to drive significant advancements in the state’s ICT landscape.

Galaxy Backbone Limited, a premier ICT services provider in Nigeria, aims to foster connectivity and digital transformation across various sectors within the state.

The collaboration encompasses several critical areas, including the provision of connectivity in all 265 Smart Schools across 260 wards, 160 primary health centres, the Enugu State Secretariat, and the Lion Building.

Additionally, Galaxy Backbone will offer data centre and cloud services, alongside other ICT-related services as required by the state government.