Digital Realty Nigeria, a leading provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, and its managing director, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, were celebrated as industry trailblazers at the 10th African Digital Economy Awards in Nairobi.
The company secured the prestigious Data Center Provider of the Year award, while Nnamani was named Data Center Leader of the Year, marking a dual victory that underscores their pivotal roles in advancing Nigeria’s digital infrastructure.
The awards come on the heels of Digital Realty Nigeria’s recent launch of its third data center, LKK2, in Lagos, highlighting the company’s rapid expansion and growing influence in Africa’s tech landscape. The Data Center Provider of the Year award recognizes Digital Realty’s cutting-edge facilities and its commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure that supports Nigeria’s burgeoning digital economy.
Meanwhile, Nnamani’s personal honor as Data Center Leader of the Year reflects his visionary leadership in steering the company toward becoming Nigeria’s most connected data center, fostering seamless data exchange and enterprise solutions.
Speaking to journalists after the ceremony, Nnamani expressed his profound gratitude for the awards, attributing the success to the collective effort of the entire team, noting that the recognition was not just for him or the company, but for the entire Nigerian technology community, which has shown incredible resilience and innovation.
He emphasized that these awards serve as a powerful motivation to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in data center technology, ensuring that Nigeria remains at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation.
Nnamani reiterated the company’s commitment to providing world-class infrastructure that supports the growth of businesses and empowers a digitally-driven economy.
Earlier, Akin Naphtal, the founder of the African Digital Economy Awards, praised Nnamani and Digital Realty for their significant impact. He specifically lauded their expertise in championing the data center connectivity ecosystem, noting that the company has established itself as the most connected data center in Nigeria.
This connectivity, Naphtal explained, is a crucial component of a thriving digital economy, as it enables seamless data exchange, cloud services, and enterprise solutions.
The African Digital Economy Awards, now in its milestone 10th year, celebrates Africa’s digital pioneers and aligns with the African Union’s strategy to leverage technology for economic and social development. This year’s event showcased the continent’s remarkable progress, with Digital Realty Nigeria and Nnamani standing out as key contributors to this vibrant ecosystem. Their dual honors not only reflect past achievements but also signal a bright future for Nigeria as a hub for digital innovation and investment in Africa.
