Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh to Train 10,000 female tech professionals in 5 years

• Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh is the Chairman of Zinox Group and an African tech ecosystem trailblazer 

• He has had a revolutionary impact on Nigeria's digital economy for more than 30 years 

• He is famous for his forward-thinking leadership as he always pre-empts and drives technological revolutions ahead of them becoming mainstream 

In the ever-changing era of international technology, innovators with the ability to spot and cultivate hidden talent are capable of turning entire economies upside down. A prime example of such a pathfinder is Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, a visionary of Africa's technological revolution. For over three decades, Dr. Ekeh has not only contributed to Nigeria's technological progress—he's led the charge, sometimes forecasting and laying the groundwork for changes long before they catch on. 

His latest vision is audacious: to churn out more than 10,000 female technology professionals in five years. This's not a pipe dream—it's a mission already underway. In its subsidiary, TD Africa, the group has emerged as a force in training and certifying technology professionals throughout sub-Saharan Africa. In partnership with leading international Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as HP, IBM, Dell, and Cisco, TD Africa has developed more certified professionals than any other entity in sub-Saharan Africa. 

TD Africa is led by Mrs. Chioma Ekeh, Dr. Ekeh's wife and an accomplished business leader in her own right. The company has become the leader in tech distribution and capacity-building under her leadership. Her leadership has shown the worth of women in the driver's seat—showing the world that when women are at the helm, entire industries transform. 

A recent milestone in this journey was the graduation of nearly 400 women from TD Africa’s TecHerdermy program, training a new generation of ‘techsters’ ready to shape the digital future. This aligns with Dr. Ekeh’s long-held belief—voiced over 15 years ago—that women would one day dominate leadership across sectors, especially in tech. 

Now, his prophecy is coming true. International research supports this vision: McKinsey's 2023 Women in the Workplace report concluded that gender-diverse leadership teams make companies 25 percent more likely to be highly profitable. The World Economic Forum has also identified that economies with greater female workforce participation grow, on average, 3.4 percent faster. 

In technology, Deloitte's 2023 report showed that having diversity in tech teams increases innovation revenue by 30 percent. These aren't mere figures—they're evidence that inclusive leadership reaps tangible rewards. 

Zinox Group is already practicing what it preaches. Over five female CEOs head major business units, not merely in name but in effect. They represent the leadership traits women always bring to the table: empathy, resilience, cultural acumen, and focused action—traits which are priceless when it comes to navigating Africa's tech landscape.