By Progress Godfrey 

ABUJA — Galaxy Backbone Limited, the Federal Government’s digital infrastructure and shared services provider, says its platforms now support thousands of government users across hundreds of public institutions that Nigerians rely on daily.

Last year, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) adopted the 1Gov Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), a centralised cloud-based platform launched by the Federal Government to modernise public service through full digitalisation.

Powered by Galaxy Backbone, the platform marks a major step away from manual, paper-based processes to secure digital infrastructure that allows MDAs to operate more efficiently, coordinate effectively across departments, and deliver services faster to citizens.

In a statement on Friday, signed by its Head of Corporate Communications, Chidi Okpala, Galaxy Backbone announced its 20th anniversary coming up in June 2026, emphasising that two decades on, its role in building secure connectivity, data centres, cloud platforms and digital collaboration tools has positioned it as a key driver of Nigeria’s digital governance framework.

“What began as a bold vision to connect government has grown into a critical national platform that drives efficiency, transparency, collaboration and innovation across the public sector.

“By providing secure connectivity, enterprise-grade data centre services, cloud platforms, and digital collaboration tools, Galaxy Backbone has enabled Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to move from fragmented, paper-based processes to more integrated, technology-driven systems.

“This transformation has improved government-to-government coordination, strengthened engagement with businesses, and enhanced the delivery of services to citizens. Today, the digital infrastructure powered by Galaxy Backbone supports thousands of government users, hundreds of institutions, and critical national platforms that Nigerians rely on daily,” the agency said.

Galaxy Backbone also attributed its progress to sustained Federal Government investment in digital infrastructure.

The company said these investments have helped government institutions operate better, supporting Nigeria’s move towards a more digital and agile public service.

The statement said, “A key part of this journey has been the Federal Government of Nigeria’s investment, managed by GBB in robust national infrastructure, high-capacity and world class data centres, fibre-optic connectivity across multiple states, secure hosting services, and shared platforms that have helped government operate more efficiently and responsively.”

Since its inception in 2006, Galaxy Backbone said its work has gained national and international recognition, citing its top ranking in the 2025 Federal Government Website Performance Scorecard, and its United Nations Public Service Award for advancing a whole-of-government digital transformation approach.

Looking ahead, the shared services provider said it remains focused on expanding infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity and enhancing service delivery in line with the Federal Government’s goal of building a smarter and digitally empowered Nigeria.