Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, is among the dignitaries expected to officially inaugurate the newly built state-of-the-art LGS2 Data Centre by Rack Centre on April 10, 2025.
The Governor confirmed his attendance for the inauguration when he recently hosted the leadership team of Rack Centre, led by Lars Johannisson, the chief executive officer, at the Lagos House Marina.
“It was good to hear about Rack Centre’s upcoming launch of its new Tier III data centre. This facility will enhance Rack Centre’s presence in West Africa and establish Lagos as a key player in the region’s tech landscape. We discussed the promising future of technology in our state, and the vital role organisations like Rack Centre will play”, said Sanwo-Olu.
According to Rack Centre’s CEO, the facility would redefine the standards of data centre infrastructure in Nigeria.
Johannisson described the newly built facility as a monumental leap for Nigeria’s digital infrastructure landscape, offering unparalleled scalability and efficiency for businesses navigating the digital era.
“This 12MW IT load facility doubles the nation’s data centre capacity and stands as a testament to our commitment to technological advancement and sustainable digitisation. As we embark on this new chapter, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing reliable, scalable, and environmentally conscious infrastructure to propel Nigeria’s digital economy into the future,” he said.
The 12MW IT load state-of-the-art LGS2 data centre is designed as a hyperscaler and AI-ready facility, equipped with advanced technology to support cloud computing, data storage, AI solutions, and digital content management, thus catering to the sophisticated needs of contemporary businesses.
Strategically located in Lagos, the facility boasts an impressive design Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.35, the lowest in the West African region. Along with a sustainable energy generation mix that sets it apart in the industry, it encompasses 3,240 square meters of white space and six data halls, each capable of supporting its 12 MW IT load.
The Rack Centre LGS2 data centre is the first IFC Edge-certified green data centre in the EMEA region. As a state-of-the-art data centre, it not only boasts enhanced rack capacity and sophisticated cooling systems, reflecting a commitment to technical excellence and operational efficiency, but it also fortifies Nigeria’s data sovereignty, such that data generated, stored, and processed within the country remains secure and under national jurisdiction.
