In the rapidly evolving world of African information technology and digital economy, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, the Chairman of Zinox Group, resonates with enduring brilliance and legacy.
He is not only celebrated as a Forbes-certified leading digital guru but also as a visionary whose influence cuts across continents, industries, and generations.
As a businessman at the intersection of innovation and impact, the affable billionaire has been on a mission to create confidence and faith in Nigeria’s digital economy space. And for years, Ekeh has cultivated indigenous trust in locally produced technology via his respected tech brand, Zinox. But his impact extends beyond commerce. He is also determined to entrench digital democracy, as evidenced by his recent activities.
In recent years, the tech tycoon, through his Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation, has donated cutting-edge tech centres to some universities, especially in Lagos and Imo States. He has also pledged to empower 10,000 women in tech via TD Africa. But Ekeh’s commitment to digital learning didn’t end there. In furtherance of his vision and the effort to bridge gaps in the country’s education system, Ekeh, at the just concluded GITEX Nigeria 2025 event in Lagos, announced an education-focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) program to take learning beyond the four walls of the classrooms.
Branded ‘Computerise Nigeria’, the initiative — through his Zinox Technologies — seeks to equip one million young Nigerians with laptops over the next seven years. The laptops will also be bundled with iPower inverters, Starlink satellite internet connectivity, training, and after-sales support. This is to urgently create a digitally-oriented lifestyle among Nigerians.
Ekeh’s Computerise Nigeria Initiative will offer flexible, interest-free payment options designed to lower financial barriers for schools and donors.
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