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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
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Lagos to Extend Fibre-optic Network, Host World-class Data Centre
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday announced plans to extend the state’s fibre-optic network by an additional 1,200 kilometres in 2025, complementing the existing 2,500 kilometres.
Sanwo-Olu said this at the sixth edition of the Art of Technology Lagos Conference, which had the theme ‘AI and the Lagos Digital Economy.’
The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said the state also has plans to host world-class data centres in Lagos within the next 24 months.
According to Sanwo-Olu, these projects will provide the backbone for scalable, innovative solutions, and further solidify Lagos’ position as Africa’s leading technology hub.
He noted that Lagos was not just Nigeria’s economic nerve centre, but also Africa’s leading technology hub, accounting for over 60 per cent of Nigeria’s tech startups.
The governor highlighted the state’s achievements in the tech space, including the raising of over $1.2 billion by Lagos-based startups in 2023, which accounted for 75 per cent of all startup investments in Nigeria.
Sanwo-Olu said these achievements were as a result of deliberate policies and investments that had created an enabling environment for innovation to thrive.
He said over 450 smart cameras under the Safe City Project would improve public safety and traffic management, as well as the Lagos Digital Service Platform.
“The platform is a transformative tool that embodies the state’s vision of accessible, transparent and efficient governance.
“These projects are not just about infrastructure, they are about empowering our people and driving sustainable development across sectors.
Credit: thisdaylive