In a decisive move marking its bold return to the forefront of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, T2 has signed a landmark strategic partnership with Huawei, a global leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), to modernize its core network infrastructure.
This milestone agreement signals the beginning of a sweeping transformation that underscores T2’s ambition to reclaim its place as a leading and innovative force in the industry. It comes at a pivotal time, as the company transitions to a refreshed corporate and consumer identity—setting the stage for a new era of growth and competitiveness.
The partnership will leverage Huawei’s renowned technological expertise to completely overhaul T2’s core network, enhancing capacity, resilience, and security. But this initiative goes far beyond a technical upgrade: it is the foundation of a multi-phase, company-wide investment strategy aimed at building a future-ready network capable of meeting and exceeding the evolving expectations of Nigerian consumers.
At a high-level signing ceremony in Lagos, senior executives from both companies marked the beginning of this transformational journey. Representing T2 were Obafemi Banigbe, Chief Executive Officer; John Vasikaran, Chief Operating Officer; Ayodeji Adedeji, Chief Technical & Information Officer; Ifeloju Alakija, Vice President, Corporate Services; and Seni Ogunkola, Vice President, Brands and Communication.
“This agreement is more than a contract — it’s a catalyst,” said Banigbe. “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.”
The modernization project is part of T2’s four-phase strategic roadmap: Stabilisation, Modernisation, Transformation, and Growth. This structured approach reflects a deliberate effort to restore the company’s competitive edge and build a more agile, customer-centric network.
Echoing Banigbe’s vision, Jiang Junyong, CEO of Huawei Nigeria Carrier Business, said: “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation and excellence. We’re bringing world-class solutions to help T2 build a resilient, high-performance core network that will support next-generation services and long-term growth.”
With this collaboration, T2 is set to significantly expand network coverage, capacity, and resilience nationwide. More importantly, it marks the first in a series of bold initiatives to restore market leadership, revitalize services, and deliver a digital experience that resonates with modern Nigerian consumers.
The core network modernization is expected to be completed in the coming months, firmly anchoring T2’s resurgence in Nigeria’s fast-moving, tech-driven future.
