Galaxy Backbone Limited has sought a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), aimed at enhancing digital presence and infrastructure.
The company made its intention known during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network Service (NCBN) at NCS headquarters in Abuja on Friday, May 2, 2025.
The delegation, led by Mr. Ifeatu Anafulu, Head of Marketing and Business Intelligence, was received by the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada.
Speaking during the visit, Anafulu expressed gratitude for the warm reception, stating that the company’s mandate as a government-owned technology solutions provider aligns with the NCS’s digital transformation agenda.
He noted that the company is eager to collaborate with the Service in critical areas such as cloud storage, secured internet connectivity, data backup, and cybersecurity infrastructure.
His words: “We understand that Customs is currently undergoing a major transformation under the Trade Modernisation Project (TMP), and as an agency that provides backbone ICT infrastructure for the Federal Government, we are here to explore how we can add value to your operations.
“From secure cloud storage to robust data protection mechanisms, Galaxy Backbone has the capacity to support your evolving digital needs.”
Anafulu noted 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.
“The Nigeria Customs Service is undergoing a comprehensive technological revolution anchored on the Trade Modernisation Project. At the heart of this reform is the deployment of an indigenous platform, B’Odogwu, a Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), which we built from ground zero,” the spokeperson said.
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.
“Our goal is not just automation but true modernisation, one that is built on indigenous expertise, tailored to our unique trade environment, and driven by a strong commitment to national development and solving our indigenous challenges,” Maiwada added.
He emphasised that partnerships with organisations like Galaxy Backbone are essential for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of Customs’ digital infrastructure and expressed optimism about potential areas of collaboration, especially in secure data storage, platform hosting, and high-speed connectivity for the NCBN.
The visit concluded with a guided tour of the NCBN facilities, led by the Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Abubakar Ardo.
Similarly, the team was taken through the studio’s broadcast, editing, and production facilities located within the Customs headquarters premises.
Ardo described NCBN as a strategic communication arm of the NCS, “We are committed to projecting the Service’s reform agenda, enhancing public awareness, and fostering stakeholder engagement through high quality multimedia content as well as creating a niche for ourselves within the business sector.”
He expressed hope that future partnerships with Galaxy Backbone would further enhance the network’s technical capacity and outreach capabilities.
