Galaxy Backbone Limited has shown interest in working closely with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to improve digital systems that will help Customs carry out its work more efficiently. The company said it is ready to support the agency with services such as cloud storage, internet connectivity, data backup, and cybersecurity tools.
This was made known when a delegation from Galaxy Backbone, led by the Head of Marketing and Business Intelligence, Mr Ifeatu Anafulu, paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja. The visit is part of efforts to build stronger partnerships between government organisations and technology providers in Nigeria.
Mr Anafulu said the company is a government-owned ICT service provider and its main aim is to give federal agencies reliable digital services. He said the work of the Nigeria Customs Service, especially with its digital reforms, makes it a key partner for Galaxy Backbone.
He explained that the company understands that NCS is currently undergoing a major change under the Trade Modernisation Project. “As an agency that provides ICT infrastructure for the Federal Government, we are here to explore how we can add value to your operations—from secure cloud storage to strong data protection. Galaxy Backbone can support your digital needs as they continue to grow,” Anafulu stated.
He also mentioned that good data management and safe online systems are very important, especially now that international trade is mostly digital. He said Customs needs to be able to manage information quickly, securely, and in a way that matches international standards.
Responding on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, the Assistant Comptroller and National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, thanked the Galaxy Backbone team for visiting. He said the NCS is happy to work with companies that can help it achieve its goals under the ongoing trade reforms.
Maiwada explained that Customs is going through a full digital transformation under the Trade Modernisation Project. He revealed that one of the major parts of this reform is a new local platform called B’Odogwu, a Unified Customs Management System built by Nigerian experts.
“Our goal is not just to automate Customs processes but to modernise them. We want a system that is built for Nigeria, by Nigerians, using local ideas to solve local problems,” he said.
He pointed out that Galaxy Backbone’s services can help NCS in many ways such as storing data securely, hosting platforms on the cloud, and providing fast and reliable internet, especially for the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network (NCBN).
The Galaxy Backbone team was later taken on a tour of the NCBN facilities. The tour was led by the Chief Operating Officer of the network, Mr Abubakar Ardo. He explained that the NCBN is a major channel for sharing information with the public and other stakeholders. He said the network helps to show the reforms and successes of Customs through quality media content.
Mr Ardo said he hopes to see Galaxy Backbone support the network’s technical needs so it can reach more people and improve how Customs communicates its work to Nigerians.
The visit is seen as a step towards greater cooperation between ICT service providers and federal agencies in Nigeria. Both Galaxy Backbone and the Nigeria Customs Service said they are open to working together on areas that will help the country’s trade sector and digital economy grow.
