Zinox founder, Leo Ekeh, has launched artificial intelligence technology centres at two secondary schools in Lagos as part of an initiative to develop Nigeria's next generation of technology talent. The centres, established by the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation in collaboration with companies within the Zinox Group, are located at Gbagada Senior Grammar School and Lanre Awolokun High School in Gbagada, Lagos.
Each centre is equipped with Zinox all-in-one desktop computers, interactive AI-enabled screens, 24-hour renewable-energy systems supplied by iPower and two years of satellite internet connectivity from Starlink. The facilities aim to give students and teachers access to digital learning resources and online educational platforms while integrating technology more closely into classroom activities.
Speaking at the commissioning, Ekeh urged students to take advantage of the technology and use their education to develop skills that could create economic opportunities. He also called on the Federal Government and state governments to increase investment in education and improve the remuneration of teachers, arguing that better-supported educators are essential to raising the quality of learning in Nigeria.
Ekeh stated that an educated and well-supported teacher is crucial to delivering quality content to students, adding that "an angry or hungry teacher cannot deliver quality content to students. We must consciously raise the quality of education to save this nation." The foundation also announced plans to provide full university scholarships and advanced technology training to students who distinguish themselves academically.
The Director of Studies at the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation, Dr George Emetuche, said the organisation is working towards producing 1,000 technology-skilled young Nigerians with globally recognised qualifications. The first group of scholarship beneficiaries has already secured admission to study computer science and computer engineering at universities across Nigeria.
The Gbagada centres are the latest in a series of education and technology projects undertaken by the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation over the past 38 years. The foundation says it has completed 123 projects across primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria, including digital ICT centres at Imo State University, St. Augustine University in Epe, Lagos, and Federal University Birnin Kebbi.
The latest investment comes as access to digital skills and technology-enabled education remains a key challenge for Nigeria, where a large and youthful population is increasingly entering an economy shaped by technology and artificial intelligence. Ekeh encouraged students to view education as a pathway to becoming globally competitive professionals and future wealth creators.
Key points
- The centres were established by the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation in collaboration with companies within the Zinox Group.
- The foundation plans to provide full university scholarships and advanced technology training to students who distinguish themselves academically.
- The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation has completed 123 projects across primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria over the past 38 years.
