The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s future economic growth, competitiveness and public service delivery will largely depend on the country’s ability to leverage digital technology.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, stated this on Wednesday while declaring open the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 in Abuja.
Akume, who also chairs the Board of Directors of Galaxy Backbone Limited, described digital innovation as a critical driver of national development and urged stronger collaboration among federal, state and local governments to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
“The future of governance will be digital. The future of economic competitiveness will be digital. The future of public service delivery will be digital,” he said.
The summit, which coincided with the 20th anniversary of Galaxy Backbone, brought together government officials, technology experts and stakeholders to discuss strategies for deepening digital governance and innovation across the country.
Akume noted that over the past two decades, Galaxy Backbone has grown into a vital national asset, providing digital infrastructure, cloud services, connectivity, cybersecurity solutions and secure networks that support government operations nationwide.
He said President Bola Tinubu’s vision for digital transformation aligns with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises innovation, transparency, institutional efficiency, inclusion and economic growth.
According to him, achieving meaningful digital transformation requires more than ambition.
“Powering Nigeria’s digital future requires more than vision. It requires infrastructure, innovation, collaboration and institutions capable of delivering services at scale,” he said.
The SGF commended Galaxy Backbone for supporting Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) through shared digital services and national infrastructure, describing the organisation as a key partner in government digitalisation efforts.
He also urged state governments, ICT agencies and public institutions to maximise existing digital infrastructure and partnerships to improve governance and service delivery.
“The digital infrastructure already exists. The expertise exists. The partnerships exist. What is required is greater collaboration, stronger adoption and a shared commitment to accelerating digital transformation at every level of government,” Akume said.
He praised the management and staff of Galaxy Backbone for their contributions to the organisation’s growth and expressed confidence that its next phase of development would deliver even greater impact.
Akume added that the summit would help shape the policies, partnerships and ideas needed to build a more connected, innovative and competitive economy, stressing that digital technology remains central to Nigeria’s pursuit of sustainable development and improved public service delivery.
