Here’s a snapshot from the high-level signing ceremony between T2 (formerly 9mobile) and Huawei Nigeria, marking the launch of a multi-million-dollar agreement to modernize T2’s core network infrastructure.
What’s Happening
Strategic Partnership for Modernization
- T2 has entered into a strategic, multi-million-dollar partnership with Huawei to modernize its core network infrastructure.
- The agreement, announced during a ceremony in Lagos on August 28, 2025, marks the first major step in T2’s resurgence strategy following its rebranding.
Signing Ceremony Details
- Senior executives from both companies attended, including:
- Obafemi Banigbe, CEO of T2
- John Vasikaran, COO of T2
- Ayodeji Adedeji, CTIO of T2
- Executive leads in Corporate Services and Brand Communications
- Senior representatives from Huawei Nigeria
Purpose & Vision
- The deal isn’t just about hardware—T2’s CEO described it as “a catalyst,” aimed at future-proofing the network with enhanced capacity, resilience, and security.
- It aligns with T2’s four-phase roadmap: Stabilisation, Modernisation, Transformation, and Growth.
- Huawei confirmed its role in delivering world-class infrastructure to support next-gen services and long-term expansion.
Snapshot Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Parties Involved | T2 Mobile & Huawei Nigeria |
| Purpose | Overhaul of T2’s core network—boosting capacity, resilience, security |
| Significance | Key move in T2’s comeback and rebranding efforts |
| Roadmap | Four phases: Stabilisation → Modernisation → Transformation → Growth |
| Ceremony Location | Huawei Nigeria Office, Lagos – August 28, 2025 |
