Equinix appoints Wole Abu as MD West Africa, finalises $320 million MainOne acquisition  

This follows the completion of its acquisition of MainOne in Nigeria, in a $320 million deal first announced in 2022.  

According to Equinix, in his role, Wole will oversee the Equinix business in Nigeria, Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire and will work closely with both local businesses and multinational companies to build on the strong foundations for connectivity and growth in the region bringing the opportunity of Equinix to the West African region.

While Wole takes over the reins of Equinix’s West Africa business from MainOne’s founder and CEO, Funke Opeke, Equinix said Opeke remains with the company as a strategic advisor in the West African region through March 2026.

Commenting on his appointment,  Wole Abu, said:

“I’m excited to be joining Equinix, as we share a common vision for expanding digital infrastructure across Africa.  

“This mission is crucial for bringing life-enhancing services to the region and bridging the digital divide.  

“By empowering both enterprises and individuals, we’re enabling broader participation in the global digital economy. 

 “I’m eager to contribute to this transformative work and help create a more connected, accessible digital landscape throughout Africa.” 

Also commenting on the appointment, Judith Gardiner, Vice President for Growth and Emerging Markets at Equinix said:

“We are delighted to have Wole join Equinix as the leader driving our operations in West Africa. With his expertise, we will support local businesses and multinational companies in expanding into Africa and beyond through Equinix.  

“This marks a significant milestone for Equinix as we continue to develop our presence in Africa, establishing crucial strategic data hubs, accelerating digital technology development, supporting our customers, and contributing to the continent’s immense growth potential through robust digital infrastructure.”