The Honourable
Minister of Communications, Barrister Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, has eulogized
Zinox Group, saying the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company
has what it takes to compete favourably with the world’s most renowned
conglomerates, if given the enabling environment and relevant support, reports
ITRealms.
The
minister made this assertion during a one-day working visit to Zinox
headquarters in Gbagada=Lagos on Monday after a guided tour of the company led
by its group chairman, Dr. Leo-Stan Ekeh, to expose him first-hand on how various
infrastructure and facilities within the premises including the
digital computer hardware manufacturing and assembly plant, telecoms e-Hub unit,
Data Centre, bandwidth aggregation and digital security infrastructures,
warehousing resources in addition to after-sales service and support centre, to
name a few.
Speaking after the tour, Mr. Shittu commended the huge capabilities,
human capital potential and technological proficiency on display in the various
facilities, expressing confidence in the ability of Zinox Group to hold its own
against ICT giants from other parts of the world.
"I have embarked on similar visits to organizations abroad but
what I have seen today gives me huge confidence in the ability of our serious
local companies to do the country proud even when bench-marked against other
companies on the world stage. It is clear with the huge investment I have seen
here that the Zinox Group is highly focused and committed to raising the
standards in the country.
"Although I have known Leo Stan Ekeh for a relatively short
period of time, his story is one that I am very familiar with in the last 20 years,
especially as it mirrors that of the Chinese tech giants Huawei.
"Like Zinox, Huawei's amazing rise is down to the vision of one
man who grew the company from a position of obscurity to one with a turnover of
over $56 billion in 2015. One thing the founder did which proved to be a
master-stroke was in his commitment to his staff by making every one of them a
shareholder in the company.
"I must commend Leo Stan as I have witnessed the relationship you
enjoy with your colleagues and your commitment to helping them grow.
"From my tour round the structures, I have also seen enough to
assure me that, with the right support from the government, the Zinox Group can
be a name we can all be proud of as Nigerians. And on my part, you can count on
me for support in any value-adding area that will enhance the lot of Nigeria
and Nigerians," he submitted.
Also speaking, Dr. Ekeh who thanked the Minister for making out time
from his busy schedule for the visit, noting that the Zinox Group remains the
single largest 360-degree ICT
conglomerate in the sub-region with advanced competencies in the entire
spectrum of the sector, ranging from hardware manufacturing, distribution,
integrated ICT solutions, telecoms, retail, world class support and much more
with offices in many other countries. He pleaded for more support and level
playing ground for Nigerian companies.
While presenting the Zinox Legacy - Nigeria's first internationally
certified branded laptop - to the Minister, Dr. Ekeh reiterated his commitment
and support for the government's drive to create more employment opportunities
for millions of Nigerians, while urging the media to partner with the Minister
in transforming the country's communications narrative for the benefit of all.
ITRealms recalls that with over a decade of pioneering efforts and excellent service
delivery, Zinox prides itself with acclaimed Nigeria's foremost ICT company, in
addition to being the nation’s first internationally certified branded
laptop manufacturer.
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Pix: Communications Minister, Shittu with Leo-Stan Ekeh during visit to Zinox Headqaurters
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