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Nigerian tech entrepreneur Leo Stan Ekeh's Zinox Technologies has launched an education-focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) program to take learning beyond the four walls of the classrooms.
Branded the Computerize Nigeria Initiative, the initiative, unveiled at GITEX Nigeria 2025 in Lagos, seeks to equip one million young Nigerians with laptops over the next seven years, bundled with power inverters, satellite internet connectivity, training, and after-sales support. The project also enjoyed KongaCares’ backing, the philanthropic arm of the Konga Group.
Ekeh’s commitment to digital learning
The program builds on Zinox's commitment to bridging gaps in the country's education system. Students will also be able to use Zinox's iPower inverters to get steady electricity and Starlink for internet connectivity making sure that the devices are useful after they are given out.
Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, outlined his broader vision of equipping schools at all levels with modern computing resources. He said, “We must urgently create a digitally oriented lifestyle among Nigerians,” he said, urging governments, private organizations, and faith-based institutions to support the program.
Financial and sustainability models
Unlike past one-off device projects, the Computerize Nigeria Initiative includes flexible, interest-free payment options designed to lower financial barriers for schools and donors. Contributors ranging from alumni associations to NGOs will also receive quarterly reports showing how their support directly impacts classrooms.
Zinox is making the project seem like a full solution that goes beyond just hardware by giving devices power, internet access and training on how to use them. The project is part of a plan that will last seven years to make sure everyone can use technology. The project is based on what went wrong with past laptop distribution programs in Africa, which had problems because the infrastructure wasn't good enough and there weren't enough teachers to help.
Zinox’s roots in Nigeria’s ICT landscape
Founded more than two decades ago, Zinox, West Africa’s premier company to venture into computer manufacturing and ICT solutions, operates one of Nigeria’s largest computer assembly plants and has previously executed major national ICT contracts, including data capture for elections.
The company's past successes and Konga's e-commerce and logistics network are the main parts of the project. Ekeh, who is widely seen as a leader in Nigeria's tech industry, has always used CSR projects to promote digital literacy and youth empowerment. With the Computerize Nigeria Initiative, he wants to make digital education a part of the school system and make sure that a child's economic background or location doesn't affect their access to technology.
