The Federal Government has unveiled a cutting-edge data centre with the capacity to hold 1.4 petabytes of data, demonstrating its efforts to improve efficiency and national security.
The Ministry of Interior said that this facility would completely transform how vital national data and biodata on citizens are managed.
It stated that within a week, on May 29, 2024, this achievement will be accomplished.
This declaration was made by Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Monday in his Abuja office during a meeting with the delegation of the National Union of Nigerian Associations in Italy (NUNAI), which was led by Chief Rowland Ndukuba, the organization’s president.
In a Tuesday post on his X account, sighted by GTN, the minister shared a Monday-dated press release signed by the ministry’s Director of Press & Public Relations, Ozoya Imohimi.
“The Federal Government is set to launch a state-of-the-art data centre capable of storing up to 1.4 petabytes of data before 29 May 2024. This data centre will house a comprehensive range of critical national information, including citizens’ bio-data,” it read.
“Modern challenges require novel, cutting-edge technological solutions,” he stated, highlighting that the integration of advanced technology will significantly enhance the efficiency and accountability of national operations.
The announcement comes as part of a broader initiative by the Ministry to address both domestic and international concerns.
