June 17, 2026
By Progress Godfrey
ABUJA — The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr George Akume has said digital infrastructure remains critical to driving economic growth and improving public service delivery in Nigeria.
Akume spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at the Digital Transformation Summit held as part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of Galaxy Backbone, with the theme, “Powering Nigeria’s Digital Future.”
He said the future of governance, economic competitiveness and national prosperity will depend on how effectively technology is deployed to improve citizens’ lives. Akume noted that over the years, Galaxy Backbone has evolved into a key national asset supporting digital services across government institutions.
