Airtel Africa to host ground-breaking event for New Nxtra Data Centre in Lagos
Date: 2024-03-08
Airtel Africa is set to
host a ground-breaking ceremony to kick off the construction of its first Nxtra
Data Center. The event, scheduled to hold on the 12th of March 2024 at Eko
Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos is expected to have in attendance
distinguished guests, including the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide
Sanwo-Olu; his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun; and the Minister of
Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani.
Recognizing the growing
importance of efficiently managed data centers and co-location infrastructure
on the continent, Airtel Africa is launching Nxtra, beginning with the site in
Lagos.
According to Airtel, the
event will mark a milestone in Airtel Africa's quest to enhance data
sovereignty, security, and preservation within the continent. With the
exponential growth of digital services and the increasing need for robust data
capacity, the state-of-the-art facility is poised to address the evolving
requirements of businesses, governments, and large corporations in ensuring the
integrity and accessibility of critical information and digital connections.
The business-agnostic
centers are planned to be built in major cities in all the 14 countries where
Airtel Africa maintains operations.
Chief Executive Officer,
Airtel Africa, Segun Ogunsanya, said, “Nxtra
is a critical next step towards unlocking greater opportunities for businesses
to grow and help drive prosperity across Africa. As a company, we are proud to
deliver another vital infrastructure to bring the benefits of technology closer
to Africans.”
The Lagos location, which
will be a 34MW data center, is planned to operate with a remarkable PUE (Power
Usage Effectiveness) score of 1.3 while hosting high density racks. Chief
Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Carl Cruz, noted that Airtel is thrilled to
officially unveil the Nxtra Data Center for the benefit of prospective
customers in the nation’s commercial nerve center. “We are certain that this infrastructure will propel Lagos, and
Nigeria, towards a sustainable and more inclusive digital age,” he said.
The Nxtra Data Center is in line with Airtel’s steadfast commitment to
pioneering technological solutions that empower communities, drive economic
growth, and propel the continent towards a prosperous future.
In addition to the
expected senior government officials, the Nxtra ground-breaking event will also
have in attendance other prominent guests, including industry leaders in tech,
finance, construction, and the media.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
