Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will inaugurate Rack Centre’s 12-megawatt LGS2 data centre on April 10.
This facility is set to double Nigeria’s national data centre capacity and strengthen Lagos’ position as West Africa’s digital hub. However, Africa’s data centre landscape is still led by South Africa, which holds nearly 50% of the continent’s capacity.
The tier III carrier revealed in a statement on Monday that Sanwo-Olu had confirmed his attendance after hosting Rack Centre’s team, led by Chief Executive Officer, Lars Johannisson, at Lagos House Marina.
“It will enhance Rack Centre’s presence in West Africa and establish Lagos as a key player in the region’s tech landscape,” he said, nodding to its role in the state’s tech future.
Johannisson called the newly built facility a significant advancement for Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, highlighting its unmatched scalability and efficiency for businesses in the digital era.
“This 12MW IT load facility doubles the nation’s data centre capacity and stands as a testament to our commitment to technological advancement and sustainable digitisation. As we embark on this new chapter, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing reliable, scalable, and environmentally conscious infrastructure to propel Nigeria’s digital economy into the future,” he said.
The 12MW LGS2 data centre is a state-of-the-art, hyper-scaler, and AI-ready facility, built with advanced technology to support cloud computing, data storage, AI solutions, and digital content management, meeting the complex needs of modern businesses.
Located strategically in Lagos, the facility boasts a Power Usage Effectiveness of 1.35, the lowest in the West African region. To
