- Sanwo-Olu Applauds 9mobile’s T2 Brand Launch
- … Reaffirms Lagos As Nigeria’s Innovation Capital
- Bosun commended the launch of the T2 brand
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has praised 9mobile’s brand transformation to T2, describing it as a remarkable display of creativity, resilience, and technological excellence.
Eko Hot Blog reports that while speaking at the launch of the new brand, themed “Tech Meets Tenacity” at the Eko Hotels Convention Centre, Victoria Island, he said the event aligned perfectly with Lagos State’s drive for excellence.
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Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, stated that “The initiative resonated with the state’s vision of building a connected, competitive, and innovative city, powered by strong public-private partnerships. Lagos is a living testimony of what happens when vision meets hard work, and when technology meets tenacity.”
He told the audience that his administration has deliberately positioned Lagos as Nigeria’s technology and innovation capital through targeted policies, strategic investments, and collaborations with forward-thinking partners.
He also highlighted the state’s progress in digital infrastructure, including start-up funding through LASRIC, Smart City projects, Eko Excel in education, and digitised healthcare platforms.
He noted that technology is now firmly embedded in governance to improve lives and applauded 9mobile’s introduction of an innovation created for creators and designed for Nigeria.
He stressed that technology alone is not enough without the determination to apply, refine, and improve it to make Nigeria greater.
Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting innovation and positioning Lagos not just as Africa’s commercial hub but as a global city of the future.
The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, in his goodwill message, commended the launch of the T2 brand and urged management to remain dedicated to the renewed service of excellence for the people whose businesses rely on their network.
The CEO of 9mobile/T2, Mr. Obafemi Banigbe, said the 9mobile network is evolving into a cloud-native and API-ready operation with a focus on innovation and data-driven solutions for customers.
He added that the company had signed a national roaming agreement with MTN Nigeria to expand coverage and improve service delivery.
The event was attended by dignitaries from the technology sector and partners across Nigeria, with the 9mobile choir adding vibrancy through musical performances.
