Legend, Trojan seal deal on Africa’s first FTTR rollout

L-R: Shakirah Alaga, Chief Marketing Officer, Legend Internet Plc; Emmanuel Uwukhor - Head, Finance Trojan Estates; Bruce Ayonote, Board Member Legend Internet; Kunle Tinubu Managing Director, Trojan Estates; Aisha Abdulaziz, Chief Executive Officer, Legend Internet: Bayode Ketiku - Head, Sales, and Marketing, Trojan Estates and Chris Pitan, Chief Financial Officer, Legend Internet during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Legend and Trojan on Africa’s First Fibre-To-The-Room (FTTR) project in Lagos recently.

In a move set to reshape the continent’s digital infrastructure landscape, Legend Internet Plc has partnered with Trojan Estates to deploy Fibre-To-The-Room (FTTR) technology across Royal Gardens Estate, making it the first fully FTTR-enabled residential community in Africa.

The partnership was unveiled at a Launch and Contract Signing Ceremony held in Lagos, with senior executives from Legend Internet and Trojan Estates.

Under the agreement, Legend Internet’s premium connectivity solution, Legend Omni, will deliver fibre-powered internet directly into every room within Royal Gardens Estate. The deployment eliminates connectivity dead zones and ensures consistent high-speed access, positioning the estate for smart-home adoption, digital lifestyle integration, and future-of-work readiness.

Aisha Abdulaziz, CEO, Legend Internet Plc, described the project as a major step forward for Africa’s digital ecosystem.

“This milestone marks a new chapter in connected living across Africa. Royal Gardens Estate is not only the first to deploy Legend Omni in Lagos, but also a leader in defining what modern luxury living should look like—seamless, smart, and future-ready

“FTTR is more than a connectivity upgrade, it is the new baseline for premium living. As consumer expectations shift toward uninterrupted digital experiences, our partnership with Trojan Estates demonstrates how technology can unlock new value for homeowners, developers, and long-term investors alike”, she explained.

Kunle Tinubu, Managing Director/CEO, Trojan Estates emphasized that the development reflects a long-term commitment to technological foresight. “Today, Royal Gardens Estate becomes the first estate in Africa to deploy Legend Omni’s FTTR technology. This groundbreaking partnership is the culmination of Trojan Estates’ founding vision—one so committed to enduring value that over twenty years ago, we engineered the foundation for this digital future,” Tinubu said. “We are not just defining luxury living; we are guaranteeing a world-class resident experience and cementing our legacy in iconic real estate development.” The project is expected to serve as a model for similar deployments across the region, setting a precedent for how real estate and technology players can collaborate to drive Africa’s digital evolution.

Investors and industry observers explained that the collaboration signals rising demand for digitally optimized housing and next-generation infrastructure. Legend Internet says the rollout forms part of its broader mission to elevate Nigeria’s connectivity standards and accelerate the adoption of smart residential ecosystems.

The event also featured attendees from Huawei Technologies, which supplies the FTTR architecture supporting the project.

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