Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s foremost provider of digital infrastructure and shared services, has proudly secured international acclaim through its recent recertification by the International Standards Organisation (ISO) across four prestigious global standards.
In a security-agencies-charged/” title=”… Agencies Accused of Disrupting Odenigbo Lecture: A Bold Challenge to Free Speech”>statement released yesterday, Chidi Okpala, Head of Corporate Communications at GBB, highlighted that this accomplishment significantly enhances trust, reliability, and confidence within Nigeria’s digital infrastructure landscape.
The certifications encompass ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems (QMS), which ensures the consistent delivery of superior services alongside ongoing operational improvements; ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS), which guarantees service resilience, availability, and swift recovery during disruptions.
Additionally, GBB achieved ISO 20000 – Service Management Systems (SMS), which standardizes service delivery to maximize efficiency, dependability, and customer satisfaction, as well as ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), dedicated to safeguarding data confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility against emerging cybersecurity threats.
This milestone was attained following a comprehensive and impartial audit, reaffirming GBB’s capacity to offer secure, scalable, and sustainable digital solutions to government ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs), and private sector clients.
Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, Managing Director and CEO of GBB Limited, emphasized, “These certifications represent more than mere compliance; they embody a commitment to trust.”
He elaborated, “For our clients, this means that the services they depend on-ranging from connectivity and cloud hosting to cybersecurity-adhere to the highest international benchmarks for quality, resilience, and security. This commitment is fundamental to our goal of driving Nigeria’s digital transformation and empowering organisations to excel in an increasingly interconnected and competitive global market.”
Galaxy Backbone’s renewed ISO certifications provide assurance to stakeholders that government MDAs can securely host and manage sensitive information, digital platforms, and citizen services with guaranteed uptime and robust disaster recovery capabilities.
Moreover, private sector organisations can confidently utilize GBB’s infrastructure to expand their operations, comply with regulatory standards, and ensure secure digital transactions and data protection for their customers. Development and industry partners can rely on GBB’s adherence to international standards, fostering a strong foundation for digital inclusion, e-governance, and economic advancement.
The statement further noted that this achievement aligns directly with the Federal Government’s digital economy agenda by facilitating comprehensive digitalisation of public sector functions, encouraging innovation, and mitigating risks in critical service delivery. This progress is in harmony with GBB’s Integrated Digital Transformation Strategy (IDTS) 2025-2028.
