Leo Stan Ekeh Opens AI Learning Centres at Two Lagos Secondary Schools

AI Centres Launched in Lagos Schools

The founder and chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, inaugurated artificial‑intelligence technology centres at Gbagada Senior Grammar School and Lanre Awolokun High School in Lagos.

The centres were created by the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation in partnership with Zinox Group subsidiaries Task Systems, TD Africa, Zinox Technologies Limited and Konga Group.

Ekeh said the facilities are intended to improve digital education and ready young Nigerians for emerging technology opportunities.

Infrastructure and Resources

Each centre is equipped with Zinox all‑in‑one desktop computers, interactive AI‑enabled screens and renewable‑energy systems supplied by iPower.

Renewable‑energy units are designed to deliver round‑the‑clock electricity, addressing chronic power shortages in Nigerian schools.

Starlink satellite internet will provide two years of high‑speed connectivity, giving students and teachers access to online educational resources.

The combination of modern hardware, AI‑driven learning tools and reliable internet aims to embed digital technology into everyday teaching.

Ekeh encouraged students to use the new tools, acquire digital skills and compete in the global digital economy.

He urged learners to approach their studies with discipline, patience and hard work while exploring technology‑based solutions.

Addressing policymakers, Ekeh called on federal and state governments to prioritise education and improve teachers’ remuneration.

“An angry or hungry teacher cannot deliver quality content to students. We must consciously raise the quality of education to save this nation,” he said.

Broader Educational Initiative

Beyond the two AI centres, the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation is pursuing a programme to develop 1,000 technology‑skilled young Nigerians with internationally recognised qualifications.

Dr George Emetuche, the foundation’s Director of Studies, explained that the initiative will offer full university scholarships and advanced technology training to academically outstanding students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

He disclosed that the first cohort of scholarship beneficiaries has already secured admission to study computer science and computer engineering at universities across Nigeria.

The foundation plans to formally announce the scholarship recipients in the near future.

Students attending the newly inaugurated AI centres who achieve exceptional academic performance may also qualify for full university scholarships and specialised technology training.

The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation reports having completed 123 educational and technology projects over the past 38 years.

Previous interventions include digital ICT centres at Imo State University, St Augustine University in Epe, Lagos, Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Bakambara Day Secondary School in Kebbi State and Holy Ghost.

These efforts reflect a long‑term commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s education infrastructure and fostering a technology‑savvy workforce.

Why This Matters: The AI centres give Lagos secondary schools reliable power, internet and AI tools, directly addressing infrastructure gaps that have limited digital learning in Nigeria.