Ekeh, left, and Echono
West Africa’s leading ICT solutions provider, Zinox Technologies Limited, recently visited the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) headquarters in Abuja.
Under the theme, ‘Advancing Innovation for a Sustainable Future,’ senior executives from both organizations convened to explore collaborative opportunities aimed at promoting technological transformation and sustainable energy solutions within tertiary institutions nationwide.
The high-level delegation from Zinox, comprising members of its executive management team, was led by its Chairman, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh. Representing TETFUND in the discussions was its Executive Secretary, Mr. Sonny Echono, along with his top management team.
The highlight of the visit was the establishment of a strategic partnership between Zinox Technologies and TETFUND to provide renewable energy solutions to universities and polytechnics across Nigeria. Additionally, Zinox Managing Director, Mrs. Kelechi Eze-Okonta delivered a comprehensive, world-class presentation on the company’s diverse verticals and advanced ICT services, underscoring the need for intentional policy measures to support indigenous technologies for sustainable economic growth.
The TETFUND team expressed their appreciation for Zinox’s contributions to technology awareness, implementation, and adoption in Africa. Sonny Echono, an architect, and the Executive Secretary of TETFUND, conveyed his deep appreciation for the visit by the Zinox team. He commended Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh for his unwavering and impactful contributions to Nigeria’s digital transformation, and that efforts are underway to establish a framework for effective energy solutions in tertiary institutions.
Highlighting Zinox Technologies’ expertise and proven track record, Echono expressed optimism about partnering with the company to develop scalable and efficient power solutions for academic institutions.
While both organizations remain committed to implementing innovative initiatives that enhance institutional capacity across the nation’s higher education sector, the visit marks a significant milestone in establishing a strategic partnership to equip Nigeria’s tertiary institutions with the essential technological infrastructure for a sustainable, digitally-driven future.
