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Ibrahim Adepoju Adeyanju is a Nigerian academic and ICT professional who serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Galaxy Backbone Limited[1], a government-owned ICT company, under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE). He is known for his contributions to Nigeria's digital transformation, particularly in the public sector.
| MD/CEO of Galaxy Backbone Limited |
Education and Early Career
[edit]Adeyanju earned a First Class Honors degree in Computer Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomosho, Nigeria. He later pursued a Master's degree in Computing Information Engineering and a PhD in Computing from Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, specialising in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP). His doctoral research focused on AI and machine learning applications. Following his PhD, Adeyanju completed a postdoctoral fellowship at RGU, where he worked on an information retrieval project sponsored by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in the UK.
Academic Career
[edit]In 2012, Adeyanju returned to Nigeria to join the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) as a Professor of Intelligent Systems[2][3]. During his tenure, he also served as the Director of Quality Assurance[4], contributing to the university's efforts to enhance academic standards.
Leadership at Galaxy Backbone
[edit]Adeyanju joined Galaxy Backbone Limited[1] in April 2023, following his appointment as the Executive Director of Digital Exploration and Technical Services[5]. In February 2024, he was appointed Managing Director/CEO[6] by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Under his leadership, Galaxy Backbone has focused on expanding Nigeria’s ICT infrastructure, managing critical ICT infrastructure across Nigeria, including over 5000 km of fiber backbone[7] and data centers certified at Tier III[8] and Tier IV[9] levels. The organisation also oversees a National Shared Services Centre[10] and a 24-hour Cybersecurity Operations Centre[11], both designated as Critical National Assets.
Contributions to Nigeria's Digital Transformation
[edit]As the head of Galaxy Backbone[1], Adeyanju has focused on expanding the country's ICT infrastructure[12] and fostering innovation within the public sector[13]. His initiatives emphasise capacity building, cloud computing[14][15], and the adoption of AI-driven solutions. He has also worked to promote public-private partnerships[16][17][18][19], collaborating with international and Local Tech Firms.
Global Impact
[edit]Adeyanju's leadership at Galaxy Backbone has positioned the organisation as a key player in Nigeria's integration into the global digital economy. His efforts aim to improve efficiency and transparency in government operations through technology. In addition to his role at Galaxy Backbone, Adeyanju is involved in vario
us international partnerships[20][21] aimed at advancing digital governance and technological development in Nigeria and across Africa.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Home". Galaxy Backbone Limited. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Ibrahim Adeyanju - ResearchGate". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju". Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "FUOYE staff, students hail VC, mgt on online teaching success". News. 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Ariemu, Ogaga (2024-02-23). "Ibrahim Adeyanju: Things to Know about new CEO of Galaxy Backbone". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Ailemen, Anthony (2024-02-22). "Tinubu appoints Adepoju Adeyanju MD/CEO, Galaxy Backbone". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Optical Fibre Backbone". Galaxy Backbone Limited. 2024-10-18. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ NewsDirect (2023-08-27). "Dr Bosun Tijani takes a tour of Galaxy Backbone Tier 3 Data Centre, head-office". Nigerian NewsDirect. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Okamgba, Justice (2024-08-26). "Galaxy Backbone unveils Tier IV data centre". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Data Center Services". Galaxy Backbone Limited. 2024-10-18. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Security Services". Galaxy Backbone Limited. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ ITEdgeNews (2024-08-12). "Galaxy Backbone strengthens digital transformation partnership with Benue State following Alia's visit". ITEdgeNews. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Akintaro, Samson (2024-05-30). "FG targets 70% digitalization of government services by 2025". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ ITEdgeNews (2024-07-31). "Galaxy Backbone adds 1Government cloud solution to boost digitalization in Nigerian government". ITEdgeNews. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Okamgba, Justice (2024-08-03). "FG expands digital footprint with cloud solution". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Agency, Ecofin. "Nigeria's Enugu State Partners with Galaxy Backbone for Digital Transformation". Ecofin Agency. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Samson, Benjamin (2024-08-16). "VON, Galaxy Backbone partner on digital services, others". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Huawei Partners with Galaxy Backbone in Building Nigeria's First Dual-Certified Tier IV Data Center-Huawei Digital Power". digitalpower.huawei.com. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ ITEdgeNews (2024-07-12). "Benue State partners with Galaxy Backbone to launch major fibre coverage and state-owned data centre". ITEdgeNews. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "FG to Complete Harmonised Government Service Portal in December to Enhance Productivity – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Prof. Ibrahim A. Adeyanju – Global Entrepreneurship Festival". globalentrepreneurshipfestival.com. Retrieved 2024-11-04.