T2, formerly known as 9mobile, has signed a strategic multi million dollar partnership with global ICT giant Huawei to modernize its core network infrastructure,
According to a statement by T2, the agreement, announced at a signing ceremony in Lagos, will see Huawei overhaul T2’s core systems to improve capacity, resilience, and security.
The project, the company said, forms part of its four-phase strategic roadmap: Stabilisation, Modernisation, Transformation, and Growth, all aimed at restoring the company’s competitiveness and positioning it for long-term growth.
Obafemi Banigbe, Chief Executive Officer of T2, described the deal as more than a technical upgrade, calling it “a catalyst” for the company’s revival.
“Huawei has been a trusted partner throughout our journey, and this next chapter reaffirms our shared commitment to innovation, reliability, and excellence. With Huawei by our side, we’re not just upgrading our network, we’re future-proofing it,” he said.
T2 executives present at the signing included Banigbe, Chief Operating Officer, John Vasikaran, Chief Technical & Information Officer, Ayodeji Adedeji, Vice President Corporate Service, Ifeloju Alakija, and Vice President Brands & Communication, Seni Ogunkola.
CEO of Huawei Nigeria Carrier Business, Jiang Junyong said the partnership would deliver world-class solutions to help T2 build a “resilient, high-performance core network that will support next-generation services and long-term growth.”
The project is expected to be completed in the coming months, setting the stage for T2’s resurgence in Nigeria’s telecom market.
