LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN DATA CENTRES
In 2015 , MainOne started operations of one of Nigeria ’ s largest Tier III data centres , MDXi Lekki . Located in Lagos and built by MainOne ’ s subsidiary MDXi , the facility offers colocation , cloud services , interconnection and wholesale deployments .
An internet leader As a result of MainOne ’ s success , the company was acquired by Equinix , a world-leading data centre company . Funke was appointed as a managing director to Equinix in 2022 after the acquisition to continue her legacy of developing broadband infrastructure in Nigeria . She resigned in November 2024 and now steps into a strategic advisory role for the West African region until March 2026 .
By building terrestrial fibre optic networks and data centres across West Africa , in addition to the submarine cable , Funke has completely expanded West African connectivity capabilities , including internet capacity .
“ Infrastructure is happening around us , and we need to do more to grow the economy and build the future we desire . The world needs to go digital ,” Funke said in 2019 at Techpoint Africa .
“ Africa needs to retain more local traffic within the continent to drive more value from the internet .”
Funke ’ s achievements are a source of inspiration to many , leading her to become an influential voice in advocating for improved broadband access and digital inclusion across the West African region .
“Africa needs to retain more local traffic within the continent to drive more value from the internet ”
34 December 2024