As part of the inauguration, Bruce Owen, Equinix's President of EMEA, oversaw the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly expanded headquarters.

Equinix, a digital infrastructure company, has officially opened its latest data centre expansion in Lagos, called LG2.3, which it says will help Nigeria's burgeoning digital transformation initiatives by providing state-of-the-art colocation and secure interconnection solutions.

The data centre, according to the company, will empower businesses across the region. 

The company went on to say the data centres also represents Equinix's unrelenting determination to enhancing Nigeria's place in the global digital economy, reinforcing the company's commitment to the region.

As part of the inauguration, Bruce Owen, Equinix's president of EMEA, oversaw the ribbon-cutting event at the newly expanded headquarters.

In addition to an official visit to the governor of Lagos State, Equinix hosted an exclusive customer engagement event for key clients and partners in Nigeria's business and technology sectors.

Attendees talked about shared experiences and Equinix's role in aiding digital transformation, as well as meeting directly with Owen to learn more about how Equinix's solutions enable regional innovation and business agility.

Speaking about the expansion, Owen said: “Nigeria is a crucial market for Equinix. Today’s opening is a clear demonstration of our continued commitments to invest and grow digital infrastructure that will benefit the many thousands of businesses in Nigeria and on the continent as a whole. I am deeply encouraged by the enthusiastic partnerships and innovations emerging from this dynamic region, which continue to inspire our commitment to Nigeria’s digital and sustainable future.”

Furthermore, Wole Abu, managing director of Equinix West Africa, emphasised the importance of data centres in promoting economic growth, adding

He explained: “Data centers continue to play a pivotal role in driving economic development in Nigeria, serving as critical infrastructure that supports digital transformation and economic growth. 

"As governments and enterprises increasingly acknowledge their significance, global demand for data center capacity is poised to rise.

While Africa’s demand for data solutions is still evolving compared to more mature markets, the continent is demonstrating strong potential for digital adoption and innovation.

“To meet this growing need, Equinix is actively advancing three major data center projects in Nigeria, with future expansion plans for Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and South Africa.”