In a defining moment for Nigeria’s digital transformation journey, senior leaders from Airtel Africa and Nxtra Africa conducted an extensive inspection of the Nxtra’s EKO1 hyperscale data center under development in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.

A leadership walkthrough signaling strong intent

The delegation – led by Dinesh Balsingh, CEO of Airtel Nigeria, and Yashnath Issur, CEO of Nxtra Africa – arrived at the construction site for comprehensive on‑ground briefings and a multi‑stage technical review.

Strategic reviews and high‑level stakeholder engagement

A major highlight of the day was the participation of the Chairman of Eko Atlantic City, whose presence underscored the significance of hosting Nxtra’s hyperscale facility within the urban district.

"We are proud to have Airtel invest in such a high‑tech data center in Eko Atlantic and are pleased to see the progress on ground. We strive to maintain the highest standards in Eko Atlantic, and worked closely with Nxtra to ensure that the site fully aligns with our long‑term master plan," said the chairman of Eko Atlantic City.

Engineering in motion: Building a 40MW hyperscale powerhouse

As the site tour progressed, engineering teams showcased foundational activities underway – from piling and structural integrity testing to early‑phase module reinforcement.

This is where the core of Africa’s future cloud and AI workloads will be hosted. Key specifications include 40MW capacity, 3000+ racks, AI‑ready high‑density modules, Tier III+ resilient architecture, advanced cooling and carrier‑neutral interconnectivity, with strategic proximity to subsea cable landings.

"Reaffirms commitment to digital transformation – Since announcing this project, our focus has been to build a world‑class facility that supports Africa’s digital transformation agenda. We remain committed to delivering a secure, energy‑efficient, and future‑ready data center for Nigeria," said Dinesh Balsingh, CEO of Airtel Nigeria.

Leadership interaction, safety, and operational excellence

Throughout the walkthrough, the leadership team engaged directly with engineering heads, safety officers, and operations supervisors – focusing on safety compliance, technical readiness, and embedding global best practices at every layer.

“This Lagos data center is integral to our long‑term vision for Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Our focus is to deliver an ultra‑modern, hyperscale facility that meets global standards for reliability, security, and performance.

"With multi‑megawatt capacity and AI‑ready architecture, this facility will bring cloud, content, and compute closer to Nigeria, accelerating digital transformation across the region," said Yashnath Issur, CEO at Nxtra by Airtel Africa.

A team united by vision

The visit concluded with a collective group photo featuring the Airtel, Nxtra, and engineering leadership – a symbolic moment capturing the unity of purpose behind Africa’s next major data infrastructure leap.

EKO1: A glimpse into the future

Rendered visuals of the upcoming hyperscale campus illustrate a modern, modular, and energy‑efficient facility designed for scalability and next‑generation digital workloads – from cloud to AI to national‑scale enterprise systems.

A Pan‑African digital infrastructure blueprint

Beyond Lagos, Nxtra is simultaneously advancing major hyperscale developments in Nairobi, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo – marking its rise as one of Africa’s most ambitious digital infrastructure providers.

The leadership inspection at EKO1 was more than a routine site visit – it was a pivotal milestone signaling Airtel Africa and Nxtra’s unwavering commitment to building the backbone of Nigeria’s digital future. With strong collaboration from Eko Atlantic City, backed by world‑class engineering execution, the facility is set to become a catalyst for innovation, economic growth, and technological competitiveness across Africa.