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Zinox partners Imo State Govt, as Uzodinma administration equips 15,000 youths with digital skills

Frontline technology giant, Zinox Technologies has partnered with the Imo State Government to equip 15,000 youths with digital skills to make them wealth creators in the tech-driven global ecosystem.

The 15,000 youths were the latest batch of graduates from the Skill-Up Imo programme sponsored by the Imo State Government. Each of the graduating youths received either a brand-new Zinox or HP laptop, equipped with cutting-edge specifications for high-key performance.

In attendance at the graduation ceremony held at a packed Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri were dignitaries from all walks of life, including the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani; the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji; Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Nkiru Onyejeocha, many Distinguished Senators and Members of the House of Representatives, captains of industries and much more.

Speaking at the event in which he featured as the Special Guest of Honour, Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh hailed Gov. Hope Uzodinma for the enduring legacy he has instituted through the digital empowerment scheme.

Furthermore, Ekeh, a Forbes Best of Africa Leading Tech Icon urged the benefiting youths to make ample use of the opportunity in changing the narrative of their community and the nation at large for good.

Also speaking at the event, Gov. Uzodinma disclosed that his administration will continue to provide digital empowerment opportunities for the youths of the state, even as he cited the importance of technology as a leveller and the future wealth of nations.