GLOBACOM SEALS STRATEGIC CONNECTIVITY PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE IMO STATE’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AGENDA

By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
15-NOV-2025

Globacom, one of Nigeria’s leading digital solutions providers, has entered into a groundbreaking Internet connectivity agreement with the Imo State Government through the Ministry of Digital Economy and e-Governance—an ambitious step that signals the state’s commitment to becoming a fully digitized economy and a model Smart City in the South-East.

The agreement, hailed as the largest single fixed Internet connectivity initiative ever undertaken by Globacom’s Enterprise Business Group, underscores the company’s growing influence in deploying world-class telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria. This milestone partnership positions the operator at the heart of Imo State’s fast-evolving digital future.

Through the deal, Globacom will deliver high-capacity, state-of-the-art Internet infrastructure to strategic government and institutional locations. These include the 15-building Smart City complex in Owerri, the Ministry of Digital Economy and e-Governance, and the Imo State University for Innovation, Science and Technology (formerly Imo State Polytechnic). The infrastructure rollout is expected to strengthen digital literacy, modernize public administration, and enhance access to digital services for residents.

A central component of the project is the integration of the Glo-1 submarine cable—Globacom’s privately owned, trans-Atlantic fibre optic system that links Nigeria directly to Europe. Known for its high bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and secure connectivity, the Glo-1 network will serve as the backbone for Imo State’s digital expansion.

With this partnership, Imo State aims to accelerate e-governance, improve the efficiency of public service delivery, attract technology-driven investments, and promote innovation across sectors including education, commerce, and security.

The collaboration demonstrates a shared vision between the State Government and Globacom: to empower citizens, institutions, and businesses through robust digital infrastructure that can sustain long-term economic growth.