Quomodo Systems Africa has called for increased investment in secure and resilient digital infrastructure as Nigeria seeks to close its digital divide and build a more inclusive digital economy.
The company said expanding internet connectivity alone would not deliver sustainable digital transformation without the infrastructure needed to secure, manage and maintain digital services.
The call was made by Olufunke Tonye-Preghafi, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Operations at Quomodo Systems Africa, during her keynote address at the 2026 Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Innovative and Scientific Conference in Lagos.
The conference, themed ‘Bridging Nigeria’s Digital Divide with Scientific Innovation’, brought together technology journalists, policymakers and industry stakeholders to examine strategies for expanding digital access and innovation.
Beyond internet connectivity
Tonye-Preghafi said discussions around Nigeria’s digital divide often focus on internet access while overlooking the infrastructure and cybersecurity systems required to keep digital services reliable and secure.
‘When we talk about Nigeria’s digital divide, the conversation often centres on connectivity. But behind every digital service is a secure network, resilient infrastructure, integrated enterprise systems and advanced cyber protection. That is where Quomodo Systems comes in,’ she said.
She noted that the growing adoption of digital banking, communications and online services has increased the need for organisations to continuously monitor systems and protect users from cyber threats.
‘At Quomodo Systems, we work every day to ensure that organisations remain secure,’ she said.
Cybersecurity as a priority
Tonye-Preghafi urged businesses and regulators to make cybersecurity and technology infrastructure strategic priorities as Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation.
‘As Nigeria accelerates its digital economy, our greatest challenge is not the speed of adopting technology, but making sure that we adopt it securely, responsibly and sustainably,’ she said.
‘The organisations that will lead tomorrow are not simply those that adopt technology; they are those that innovate securely, govern wisely and build resilience by design.’
Quomodo Systems provides Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitoring, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and enterprise systems implementation services to organisations across Africa.
Building local talent
Speaking during a panel session, Kayode Joseph, Head of Pre-Sales at Quomodo Systems Africa, stressed the need to develop local cybersecurity expertise.
‘At Quomodo Systems, one of our priorities is the development of local talent. Rather than depending solely on foreign experts, we intentionally invest in building the capacity of young Nigerians,’ Joseph said.
He called for stronger collaboration among government, universities and private-sector technology companies to expand training, mentorship and employment opportunities for young cybersecurity professionals.
According to him, building local capacity will strengthen Nigeria’s long-term cyber resilience and reduce dependence on foreign expertise.
Supporting digital transformation
As a sponsor of the conference, Quomodo Systems reaffirmed its commitment to supporting partnerships around Nigeria’s digital transformation.
‘Quomodo is proud to be an indigenous technology company enabling this vision,’ Tonye-Preghafi said.
The company said its cybersecurity, cloud and data infrastructure, enterprise systems and managed security solutions help organisations build secure technology environments that support business continuity, innovation and sustainable growth.
For Nigeria, Quomodo Systems argued that closing the digital divide must go beyond connecting more people to the internet to building the secure infrastructure, skilled workforce and resilient technology systems needed to turn digital access into lasting economic value.