Gombe CP Visits GBB Command Centre, Strengthens Collaboration on ICT-Driven Security Solutions
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Limited has welcomed the newly- appointed Commissioner of Police for Gombe State, Bello Yahaya, on a courtesy visit to its North East Regional Office and Safe City Emergency Command Centre.
This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano by Galaxy Backbone’s Head, Corporate Communications, Chidi Okpala.
Okpala said the visit underscored the growing synergy between law enforcement and technology-driven solutions in strengthening security operations and fostering digital transformation in the region.
During the visit, he said, CP Bello Yahaya was received by Mr. Ibrahim Bello, Regional Coordinator of GBB North East Regional Office, alongside key members of the GBB team.
According to him, the engagement provided a platform to explore strategic collaborations aimed at enhancing security infrastructure, digital transformation and capacity-building initiatives for the Gombe State Police Command.
Okpala said the Police Commissioner was taken on a guided tour of the Safe City Emergency Command Centre, a state-of-the-art facility that forms a critical part of the National Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) project.
He said the Centre plays a pivotal role in improving security architecture across Gombe State and the North East region, “leveraging cutting-edge surveillance systems, real-time monitoring tools, and integrated emergency response mechanisms.”
“With its advanced Unified Communications System, security analytics, and digital emergency response coordination, the Safe City Command Centre provides law enforcement with real-time intelligence, proactive threat detection, and seamless inter-agency collaboration, enabling a more effective and responsive approach to public safety,” he said.
The Head of Corporate Communications quoted CP Bello Yahaya as expressing keen interest in leveraging ICT solutions to strengthen policing efforts, emphasizing the importance of technology in modern crime prevention, data-driven policing, and crisis management.
He said Yahaya highlighted the need for enhanced digital transformation, improved connectivity and expanded training programmes to equip officers with the necessary skills to operate effectively in a digitally evolving security landscape.
Okpala said Galaxy Backbone reaffirmed its commitment to supporting law enforcement agencies, government institutions, and critical stakeholders through innovative ICT solutions, secure cloud infrastructure, and digital training programmes.
“By providing access to high-speed connectivity, cybersecurity frameworks, and cloud-powered command center’s, GBB continues to drive the adoption of smart policing solutions and enhanced security management across Nigeria.
“The visit concluded with a shared commitment to deepening engagement between Galaxy Backbone and the Gombe State Police Command, focusing on optimizing digital transformation initiatives for law enforcement efficiency,
expanding the scope of ICT-driven surveillance and emergency response systems and strengthening training programs for officers to enhance digital skills and operational effectiveness,” he added.
