To reposition the South-East for digital transformation, the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF) has donated a multi-million-naira state-of-the-art AI-Tech Centre to Holy Ghost College, Owerri, Imo State, as part of the school’s 77th anniversary celebration.

The tech facility, donated at the weekend, is equipped with highly integrated all-in-one Zinox computers, 24-hour iPower solar-powered electricity, and high-speed Starlink corporate Internet connectivity, fully subscribed to for the next five years.

Designed as a world-class smart learning environment, the centre also features eco-friendly integrated workstations, modern furniture, and two large AI-enabled interactive screens for real-time online tutorials and digital learning sessions. The facility instantly positions Holy Ghost College among Nigeria’s emerging smart technology-driven secondary schools with the capacity to compete globally.

An alumnus of the institution, Leo Stan Ekeh, said the project was inspired by his desire to equip students with the digital skills and global exposure required to thrive in the 21st-Century knowledge economy.

Ekeh stated: “It is my prayer that this centre will produce Nigeria’s next generation of tech-driven billionaires who can create wealth, transform lives, and alter the destinies of millions of Nigerians.

“Many of us who succeeded in business during our time emerged despite limited access to technology and infrastructure, but God helped us. Today’s children have a better opportunity. My dream is that this centre will help build a strong technology culture among young Nigerians, and through strategic partnerships with globally recognised consultants, we will deliver certified AI training and content, establishing this institution as a premier, world-class technology hub.”

According to him, plans are already underway to transform the centre into a certified training hub for global technology brands, including Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, and Starlink.