As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional partnerships and support government agencies with reliable digital infrastructure, Galaxy Backbone Limited paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network Service (NCBN) at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Headquarters in Abuja.
The delegation, led by Head of Marketing and Business Intelligence, Ifeatu Anafulu, were warmly received by the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada.
Speaking during the visit, Anafulu expressed Galaxy Backbone’s appreciation for the warm reception, stating that the company’s mandate as a government owned technology solutions provider aligns with the Nigeria Customs Service’s digital transformation agenda.
He noted that Galaxy Backbone is eager to collaborate with the Service in critical areas such as cloud storage, secured internet connectivity, data backup, and cybersecurity infrastructure.
Anafulu further emphasized that efficient data management and secure communication networks are crucial for modern Customs administrations, especially in a global trade environment increasingly driven by digital tools and cross border integration.
In his response, Assistant Comptroller Maiwada thanked the Galaxy Backbone team for their visit and commended their forward looking approach to public sector collaboration.
He acknowledged the growing need for synergy between ICT providers and government institutions in an era defined by data security, transparency, and operational efficiency.
He explained that the B’Odogwu platform is envisioned as a fully integrated digital ecosystem that will streamline trade processes, reduce manual intervention, and promote accountability through data driven operations.
AC Maiwada noted that partnerships with organizations like Galaxy Backbone are essential for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of Customs’ digital infrastructure.
He expressed optimism about potential areas of collaboration, especially in secure data storage, platform hosting, and high-speed connectivity for the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network (NCBN).
The visit concluded with a guided tour of the NCBN facilities, led by the Chief Operating Officer, Abubakar Ardo.
The team was taken through the studio’s broadcast, editing, and production facilities located within the Customs Headquarters premises.
