Ekeh, Zinox Boss to Chair BoICT Lecture/Awards 2015

Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, chairman of Zinox Group, has accepted to chair this year’s Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Distinguished Lecture/Awards Series, widely regarded as the most prestigious annual event available in the ICT industry in Nigeria.

Ekeh, Nigeria’s Icon of hope and serial entrepreneur will hold the wheel as Biodun Omoniyi, Managing Director/CEO, VDT Communications delivers a compelling keynote and insights at the event with the theme: “What Next for Nigerian Telecommunications?

The lecture and award ceremony is slated for Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.

Ken Nwogbo, CEO, Communication Week Media, organisers of the event said “the choice of Mr. Ekeh is apt. He has a record of incisive entrepreneurship and he believes that one of his legacies is to alter positively the destiny of many poor Nigerians through his knowledge democracy platforms”

“We are excited to have him at this year’s lecture and awards which is set to be one of the most anticipated annual events on the ICT industry’s calendar” Nwogbo added.

Now in its sixth year, the lecture is also the largest gathering of ICT practitioner; regulators; financial sector under one roof.

This year’s event is shaping up to be an event as star-studded as any red carpet, with dozens of industry weights agreeing to attend.

At the inaugural edition of the lecture, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, then executive vice chairman, Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) delivered the lecture and gazing into the crystal ball, foretold a broadband revolution.

The following year, it was the turn of Engr. Yomi Bolarinwa, former Director-General of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) who x-rayed the digitization of broadcasting.

In 2012, Dr. Jean Luc Fort, CEO at OR System France and a specialist in Counterparty Risk wowed the crowd with expectations from mobile money.

In 2013, Professor Chris Nwagboso, Chairman, Knowledge Factory International, United Kingdom and one of the best brains in integrated transport and automotive systems in world; with works in innovation and enterprise delivered the keynote.

He spoke on the theme: “Technology Adaption; Looking IT Straight In the Eye”.

Last year, Uche Orji, managing director/chief executive officer, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), shared his wealth of global experience in the financial services sector with ICT industry.

There has never been a dull moment with the event which draws top politicians and government functionaries as well captains in the ICT industry as well financial institutions.

Already, top business leaders and government officials have confirmed attendance.

This year also Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has been listed to be honoured as the Most Outstanding Governor in usage of ICT ‘4’ Development, especially for using Drone Technology for Mapping Purposes; Crime Fighting; and use of ICT in education.

Nwogbo said that the governor was adjudged the best after polling 50,327 votes out of the 109,000 votes cast in Most Outstanding Governor in usage of ICT ‘4’ Development, category.

“We are very happy that Nigerians have recognized Governor Obiano’s hard work, sincerity and dedication towards the development of Anambra state” Mr. Nwogbo said.

Governor Obiano is being honoured for making Anambra State First Choice Investment Destination and a hub for industrialisation and commercial activities.