Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development and integration of smart police stations across the country.
The event, held on Friday in Abuja, is being hailed as a strategic move to enhance national security through digital innovation and infrastructure.
The MoU reflects a joint commitment by both institutions to foster a more secure, connected, and technologically empowered Nigeria.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, emphasised the importance of the collaboration in building a future-ready security architecture.
“Today’s agreement represents more than a partnership—it reflects a shared vision for a smarter, more resilient, and inclusive Nigeria,” he said.
He explained that under the terms of the agreement, GBB would provide high-speed fibre connectivity, cloud platforms, and secure digital infrastructure to power the deployment of smart police stations nationwide.
“These stations will feature advanced ICT tools that enhance real-time communication, surveillance, data sharing, and overall operational efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force,” he noted.
Prof. Adeyanju added that the initiative would significantly improve public safety outcomes through data-driven decision-making, faster response times, and greater transparency in policing.
He reiterated Galaxy Backbone’s strategic role as the “digital spine” of government operations, enabling secure and interoperable platforms that drive governance, innovation, and national development.
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Mohammed Sheidu, described the partnership as part of ongoing efforts to modernise policing in Nigeria.
He said the initiative would digitalise police stations nationwide by introducing systems for electronic data collection, information management, and interconnectivity between stations.
“Our goal is to move Nigerian policing into the 21st century—beyond traditional models—by embracing digital transformation,” Sheidu said.
He highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing President Bola Tinubu’s digitalisation agenda, adding that the collaboration would replace manual processes like paper-based statement forms with fully digital alternatives.
“We want to walk into police stations and see fully digitalised systems that enhance intelligence gathering and internal communication,” he said.
Sheidu also pointed out that poor data collection has been a long-standing challenge for the Nigeria Police Force.
“Through this partnership, we can develop solutions to capture intelligence and information more effectively. This is about changing the narrative—not just for the police but for the entire security framework of Nigeria,” he concluded.
