The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commended the transformation of 9mobile to its new brand identity, T2, describing it as a strong display of creativity, resilience, and technological advancement.
Speaking at the official launch event tagged “Tech Meets Tenacity”, held at the Eko Hotels Convention Centre, Victoria Island, the Governor—represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. 'Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin—said the initiative aligns with Lagos State’s broader vision of driving innovation through strong public-private partnerships.
“This initiative resonates with the state’s vision of building a connected, competitive, and innovative city,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
“Lagos is a living testimony of what happens when vision meets hard work, and when technology meets tenacity.”
🚀 Lagos as a Tech and Innovation Hub
Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted ongoing efforts by his administration to position Lagos as Nigeria’s technology and innovation capital. These include investments in digital infrastructure, start-up funding via LASRIC, implementation of Smart City projects, educational reforms like Eko Excel, and digitised healthcare delivery platforms.
He emphasized that technology is now firmly embedded in governance to enhance service delivery and improve citizens’ lives.
📡 T2 Unveiled: Innovation for a New Era
The rebranding of 9mobile to T2 marks a strategic shift towards delivering more agile, data-driven, and cloud-native telecom solutions. The CEO of 9mobile/T2, Mr. Obafemi Banigbe, noted that the company is focused on innovation and has signed a national roaming agreement with MTN Nigeria to improve network coverage and service efficiency.
“This brand transformation is designed for creators and built for Nigeria,” Banigbe said.
🤝 Federal Support and Industry Engagement
Also present at the event, the Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, applauded the brand’s new direction and encouraged its leadership to uphold a renewed commitment to customer service excellence.
The event was attended by dignitaries from the technology ecosystem, telecommunications industry, and corporate Nigeria. Entertainment was provided by the 9mobile choir, which thrilled the audience with a series of uplifting performances.
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