Tijani Lauds Huawei on Driving Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure

He highlighted Huawei’s strong commitment to building national digital infrastructure and commended the company’s efforts in launching an Innovation Centre and fostering local talent development at the Huawei Day Nigeria 2025 Government Forum, held in Lagos.

He expressed appreciation for Huawei’s ongoing contributions to Nigeria’s digital transformation and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between the ministry and Huawei.

The Huawei Day Nigeria 2025 Government Forum brought together top government and industry leaders to explore the transformative impact of digital technologies on governance, security, and public service delivery.

The forum featured a series of presentations with key leaders sharing their vision for the future of Nigeria’s digital landscape and the pivotal role of ICT in driving national progress.

The government forum organised as part of the activities in the ongoing Huawei Day Nigeria 2025 had speakers from various government MDAs share insights and best practices on digital transformation urban security， intelligent traffic and video surveillance, and ICT talent cultivation.

On his part, Mr Olusegun Olulade, the Executive Director, Centricity and Marketing of Galaxy Backbone stressed the importance of E-Government Network & Cloud in enabling Nigeria’s digital services.

He disclosed that “Galaxy Backbone’s cloud infrastructure is crucial for supporting Nigeria’s digital programmes by enhancing secure communication and data exchange across government ministries and agencies.

“It enables seamless interoperability, real-time data sharing, and improved decision-making, while ensuring robust cybersecurity.”

Furthering the discourse, Huawei Global Public Sector BU Chief Technology Officer, Mr Augustine Chiew, highlighted the cruciality of smart cities for Urban Digital Transformation.

“Smart city initiatives are reshaping urban environments by leveraging AI-powered surveillance, IoT platforms, and scalable cloud solutions to enhance traffic management, public safety, and overall quality of life.

“Cities like Lagos and Abuja are benefiting from these innovations, with a strong focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and real-time connectivity, driving more efficient and livable urban spaces.

“Huawei smart city solutions accelerate public service digitalisation, serving 700+ smart cities in 100+ countries across the globe.

“Taking Lagos as an example, Huawei’s intelligent traffic solution has increased traffic efficiency, reduced traffic accidents, and decreased economic losses, which boosts city service efficiency and citizen satisfaction.”

The event had other speakers including the Director of Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service, Mr Akin-George Fashola, who examined the importance of creating effective transportation systems in Lagos State.

He emphasised the need for the integration of big data analytics with video surveillance to enhance security operations and build public trust.

“This will contribute to multi-agency collaboration and improve emergency response capabilities, particularly in high-traffic and densely populated areas,” he said.

The government forum was an interactive platform for discussions on the impact of digital technologies on governance and public services in Nigeria.

The event underscored the need for enhanced collaboration between the public and private sectors to overcome infrastructure challenges, accelerate digital adoption, and build a more inclusive digital ecosystem.

Other speakers at the event include Deputy Comptroller General (ICT), Nigerian Immigration Service, Mr Mohammed Tukur Umar; Head, Infrastructure and Operations, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Mr Lanre Olaifa; ICT Director of the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr Adeyinka Sorungbe; Head of Computer Engineering Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Professor Muhammed Muazu; and top Huawei executives.