{"id":276879,"date":"2026-06-20T07:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T11:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/sgf-urges-greater-investment-in-cybersecurity-broadband-infrastructure\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T08:05:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:05:27","slug":"sgf-urges-greater-investment-in-cybersecurity-broadband-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/sgf-urges-greater-investment-in-cybersecurity-broadband-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"SGF urges greater investment in cybersecurity, broadband infrastructure\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gazettengr.com\/sgf-urges-greater-investment-in-cybersecurity-broadband-infrastructure\/\">SGF urges greater investment in cybersecurity, broadband infrastructure\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gazettengr.com\/sgf-urges-greater-investment-in-cybersecurity-broadband-infrastructure\/\">https:\/\/gazettengr.com\/sgf-urges-greater-investment-in-cybersecurity-broadband-infrastructure\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-06-20 07:48:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"gazettengr.com\">gazettengr.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has urged the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) to increase investment in cybersecurity and broadband infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Akume, represented by Dr Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, made the remarks at a gala and award ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of Galaxy Backbone on Friday in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>He described the organisation as a critical national asset that had strengthened governance, enhanced public service delivery and supported economic growth over the past two decades.<\/p>\n<p>He said that GBB had evolved from a bold government initiative into Nigeria\u2019s foremost provider of secure government connectivity and digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the organisation was established to provide a unified, secure ICT infrastructure for government institutions and facilitate efficient service delivery through technology.<\/p>\n<p>He stated, \u201cToday, Galaxy Backbone stands proudly as one of the nation\u2019s foremost digital institutions and the trusted provider of secure government connectivity.\u00a0The story of Galaxy Backbone is, in many respects, a reflection of Nigeria\u2019s digital transformation journey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom its modest beginnings to its current position it has consistently demonstrated excellence, innovation and strategic foresight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The SGF said GBB played an indispensable role in connecting government institutions across the country, strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, facilitating digital governance and enabling seamless collaboration among ministries, departments and agencies.<\/p>\n<p>He said the organisation\u2019s extensive fibre-optic network, certified data centres, cloud services and secure digital platforms were the backbone of modern governance in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>He said that digital transformation was a necessity rather than an option in today\u2019s rapidly evolving global environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNations that embrace technology and innovation are better positioned to achieve sustainable economic&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gazettengr.com\/sgf-urges-greater-investment-in-cybersecurity-broadband-infrastructure\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SGF urges greater investment in cybersecurity, broadband infrastructure\u00a0 https:\/\/gazettengr.com\/sgf-urges-greater-investment-in-cybersecurity-broadband-infrastructure\/ Publish Date: 2026-06-20 07:48:00 Source 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