Through the creation and deployment of smart police stations throughout the country, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) have established a strategic partnership to promote digital transformation in the country’s security sector.
According to reports, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Galaxy Backbone’s Abuja headquarters as a significant step in the implementation of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Digital Transformation Agenda.
Authorities claim it reflects the two institutions’ commitment to creating a law enforcement system that is both technologically advanced, responsive, and transparent.
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The collaboration, according to Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, marked a turning point in Nigeria’s effort to integrate digital governance, during the signing ceremony. This agreement reflects our shared desire for a more inclusive, resilient, and smart Nigeria. We are incorporating cutting-edge technology into the foundation of our security architecture through this partnership,” he said.
GBB will provide high-speed fiber connectivity, cloud computing infrastructure, and cutting-edge ICT tools to support the deployment of smart police stations in accordance with the agreement’s terms. These locations will have advanced policing-related capabilities like artificial intelligence-driven capabilities, digital case management systems, secure communication platforms, and real-time surveillance.
The project is anticipated to shorten police response times, streamline information sharing, and increase transparency throughout police operations, according to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund. Additionally, the Smart Policing initiative hopes to boost public confidence in law enforcement by enabling more reliable and reliable decision-making.
Additionally, Professor Adeyanju noted that the initiative is in line with Galaxy Backbone’s role as the government’s digital backbone, highlighting the value of collaboration in addressing national issues. The future of governance is secure, resilient, and digitally connected. He continued, “This partnership brings us closer to that reality.”
The MoU supports the wider Integrated Digital Transformation Strategy (2025-2028), which aims to expand the scope of technology’s contribution to national development and delivery of public services.
Top GBB and NPTF officials, as well as Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy officials, attended the event. The Nigeria Police Force’s operational effectiveness would be enhanced by this partnership, according to stakeholders’ optimism.
Source: Channels TV
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