The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, describing secure connectivity, data sovereignty and locally developed technology as critical drivers of productivity and economic growth.
Oyedele gave the assurance during a visit to the headquarters of Galaxy Backbone Limited in Abuja, where he inspected the organisation’s digital infrastructure and received a briefing on its operations, capabilities and expansion plans.
The Minister said digital infrastructure must be treated as a core economic asset, noting that Nigeria must invest deliberately in the systems required to support efficient government services, innovation, business growth and national competitiveness.
“Digital infrastructure is no longer simply a technology conversation; it is an economic and national development imperative. We must intentionally invest in connectivity, secure platforms and data infrastructure, while giving greater consideration to Nigerian solutions across software, hardware and digital services,” Oyedele said.
He stressed that the Federal Government’s “Buy Nigeria” initiative provides an important opportunity to strengthen indigenous capacity, retain value within the economy and reduce dependence on foreign technology providers. He added that data sovereignty and digital sovereignty must remain central to Nigeria’s economic and security considerations.
Oyedele commended Galaxy Backbone for its role in providing shared digital infrastructure and secure services to ministries, departments and agencies, as well as its investment in data centres, cybersecurity capabilities and government digital platforms.
He assured the organisation of the Ministry’s support, while encouraging its management to strengthen partnerships, expand its services and pursue a more sustainable operational model capable of delivering greater value across all tiers of government.
Earlier, the management of Galaxy Backbone highlighted the organisation’s role in connecting government institutions, protecting public-sector data, enabling digital services and reducing duplication across government. It also sought continued policy and investment support to expand its fibre network, data-centre capacity and cybersecurity infrastructure.
The visit forms part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Finance and strategic public institutions whose operations are central to Nigeria’s economic transformation and the delivery of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Maryann Duke
Senior Special Assistant on Communications & Press Secretary to the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy
