FMIST and Zinox Group Partner to Boost Youth Innovation

The Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (FMIST) and Zinox Group have established a strategic partnership to enhance youth innovation and contribute to national development in Nigeria. Dr.

Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, the Honourable Minister of Science and Technology, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and the private sector to unlock Nigeria's technological potential and create sustainable employment opportunities for the youth. During a meeting with Mr.

Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Udeh highlighted the need for indigenous technology companies to accelerate Nigeria's digital transformation.

The partnership will focus on initiatives designed to equip young Nigerians with practical digital skills and mentorship, empowering them to become entrepreneurs and job creators. Dr.

Udeh reiterated the ministry's commitment to fostering an enabling environment for research and technological advancement, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. Mr.

Ekeh praised the minister's visionary leadership and expressed Zinox Group's readiness to support initiatives that enhance digital literacy and promote indigenous technology.