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By Funsho Arogundade
Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh is one of the very few business leaders in Nigeria who have had their names crested on gold. In the rapidly evolving world of African information technology and digital economy, the name of Ekeh —the Chairman of Zinox Group— resonates with enduring brilliance and legacy. He has not only been celebrated as a Forbes-certified leading digital guru, but also as a visionary whose influence cuts across continents, industries, and generations.
Like a man who sees the future, Ekeh is a man with great foresight. A rare feature that has helped him grow in everything he had ventured into. 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. 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 evident by his recent activities.
Undoubtedly, the Imo State-born billionaire is one personality whose love for fellow human beings is second to none. This is because he gives out freely without attaching undue attention. 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 vision and 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) programme to take learning beyond the four walls of the classrooms.
Branded the Computerize 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.
Unlike past one-off device projects, Ekeh’s Computerize Nigeria Initiative will also offer flexible, interest-free payment options designed to lower financial barriers for schools and donors. The project is part of a plan that will last seven years to make sure everyone can use technology.
