Equinix, a global leader in digital infrastructure, has named Wole Abu as Managing Director for its West African operations.
Abu’s role includes overseeing Equinix’s business across Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire, with a focus on fostering local connectivity, collaborating with multinational partners, and spearheading expansion efforts. This move aims to strengthen Equinix’s digital infrastructure footprint in the region.
Abu steps into the role following Funke Opeke, MainOne’s founder and CEO, who will continue with Equinix as a strategic advisor for the West African region until March 2026.
With over two decades in the Nigerian telecom industry, Abu previously served as CEO of Nigeria and Africa Data Centre (ADC) at Liquid Intelligent Technologies. Known for his commitment to societal change through technology, Abu is set to drive Equinix’s strategy for digital access and connectivity across West Africa.
“Joining Equinix is an exciting opportunity, as we share a mission to expand digital infrastructure across Africa,” Abu said. “This mission is pivotal to enhancing services, bridging the digital divide, and enabling wider access to the global digital economy. I look forward to contributing to a more connected digital landscape across Africa.”
In addition to business leadership, Abu will oversee Equinix’s community engagement efforts, focusing on education, sustainability, and societal betterment. This aligns with Equinix’s goals to impact local communities positively through environmental and social initiatives.
Judith Gardiner, Equinix’s Vice President for Growth and Emerging Markets, expressed enthusiasm for Abu’s appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to have Wole lead our West African operations. His expertise will be instrumental as we support local businesses and multinationals expanding across Africa.
This marks s new dawn for Equinix in creating critical data hubs, advancing digital technology, and contributing to Africa’s growth potential through resilient digital infrastructure.”
Abu’s appointment follows the recent launch of Equinix’s newest data center in Johannesburg, underlining the company’s commitment to Africa’s digital evolution
