One million young Nigerians are set to benefit from the Computerize Nigeria Initiative, a one-computer-per-child programme launched by Zinox Technologies in partnership with KongaCares.
Unveiled at GITEX Nigeria 2025 in Lagos, the collaboration is being hailed as one of the boldest corporate social responsibility efforts in the nation’s tech sector.
Beyond laptops, the scheme will deliver the supporting backbone young learners need to thrive: digital infrastructure, uninterrupted power via iPower inverters, reliable Internet connectivity through Starlink, and continuous training with after-sales support. Together, these elements aim to make access to technology inclusive, practical, and sustainable.
The launch drew top ICT leaders, including Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group; Kelechi Eze-Okonta, Managing Director of Zinox Technologies; Dave Omoregie, COO of Konga Group; and Ajibade Laolu-Adewale, Executive Director at Wema Bank and Executive Chairman at CeBIH. Eze-Okonta emphasised that Zinox maintains a presence in all 774 local government areas to drive the initiative nationwide, noting, “If you don’t digitise the education system, you can’t digitise the economy.”
Dr Muhammed Sirajo Aliyu, President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), commended Zinox for consistently championing affordable digital education, describing the programme as a “landmark effort” capable of transforming classrooms across the country. The event climaxed with a ₦10 million donation from Ekeh to support NCS activities, as he reiterated his vision of equipping every Nigerian school with digital tools. “At the heart of the Computerise Nigeria Initiative is the vision of each child having a computer. With flexible, interest-free payment options, we are breaking financial barriers and making access to technology inclusive,” he said.
To ensure accountability, the programme will issue quarterly donor reports, offering transparency to contributors ranging from government agencies to NGOs and alumni associations. Looking beyond classrooms, the initiative is expected to energise Nigeria’s digital economy by preparing a new generation with the skills and tools needed for innovation, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness.
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