THE LEGEND OF THE “MEGABYTES”- LEO STAN EKEH @ 60

BY: UGO AMADI

.“People often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability to do it even if I didn’t have it in the beginning.” – Mahatma Gandhi

This was the propelling statement that inspired Leo Stan Ekeh, our legend of  ICT industry  in Nigeria, when he abandoned his Masters’ Degree in BUSINESS LAW after 8months at what is known today as London Metropolitan University. He used his school fees to launch his first Company Task Systems Ltd. with which he caused digital revolution in Nigeria by pioneering Desktop Publishing and Computer Graphics in West Africa.

As Leo Stan clocks 60 years, he brims with fulfillment of purpose even though  his parents did not see a future in IT in Africa .

Today, Leo Stan Ekeh is a trailblazer, beacon of optimism, Legend of “megabyte’, astute businessman and great Icon who will forever be remembered by his family, friends, associates and great digital world. As a matter of fact, words cannot convey their love, respect and admiration for this finest Nigeria’s classic businessman.

He is a motivating aphorism example, as well as an aide memoire to all that direction is not the function of sight but a combination of sight, insight and hindsight. Thus, individuals can awaken the giants within them in order to accomplish life’s purpose.

Leo Stan was young but optimistic. He had a vision, he understood what needed to be done – he had the skills, work ethics and dedication to conquer the world of ICT. He can be described as a man of  diligence who optimizes the “I can do spirit”. This has enabled him stimulate and surmount all the industries he bestrides.

Born  from a good background on February 22, 1956, in Ubomiri, Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State to Late Chief and Mrs. Ebenezer Ekeh, with three brothers and two sisters.  

Fortified with foremost education from some of the world’s leading institutions, Leo Stan was ready to conquer his world. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Punjab University, India . Ekeh believes that studying in India was a great turning point in his life because he found the economy of India a realistic economy.

 After his university education in India, Ekeh opted to study at the Cork City University, Ireland, and later transferred to Nottingham University, UK, earning a degree in risk management.

Through his first company, Task Systems Limited, he was one of the few who pioneered Desktop Publishing and Computer Graphics in Nigeria. He computerized 95 percent of the Print Media, Publishing Houses and Advertising Agencies in Nigeria. Task Systems Limited has consistently won outstanding industry Awards as Best Partner Award for Compaq, HP, Microsoft, American Power Solution, APC etc. for over 20 years.

 Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh pioneered IT Solutions in West Africa through his company ITEC Solutions Limited through which he has delivered the largest IT Solutions ever, from an indigenous firm to the Nigerian Corporate Market.

As a man with a golden touch, Leo Stan also pioneered IT Distribution in West Africa through Technology Distributions Limited, TD, which has emerged the Number 1 ICT distribution company in West Africa. TD has consistently won for ten years the highest industry Awards and recognitions for market penetration, revenue, and preferred partner status to become the most decorated ICT Distributor in West Africa.

Furthermore, Leo Stan Ekeh scored another first in 2001 when he set up Zinox Technologies Limited to manufacture Zinox Computers, Nigeria’s First Internationally Certified Branded Computers. Leo Stan’s Zinox Computer has some innovative features, which include - the Naira sign, and a Power Supply designed to contain the erratic nature of electric power in Nigeria. It was the first ever internationally certified branded computer OEM in West Africa.

 He ensured that at launch Zinox Computers already had the WHQL certification, the first in sub-Saharan Africa; consolidated 5 years later with the attainment of the NIS ISO 2000: 9001 QMS Certification. In October 2013, the company announced the production of its computer tablet line named Zipad.

Leo Stan Ekeh has a record of incisive entrepreneurship and his vision to computerize Nigeria has rewritten the history of Information Technology in the Third World. Mr. Ekeh who believes that no one is destined to be poor in this knowledge century has been the main driver of digital knowledge democracy in Africa.

As Chairman of the Zinox Group, one of his legacies is to alter positively the destiny of many poor Nigerians through his knowledge democracy platforms. The most integrated Information Technology Group in the whole of Africa, the Zinox Group has shown multiple competencies in manufacturing, solutions delivery and logistics.

The Group salvaged the 2006 Voters’ registration exercise by delivering 12,000 systems to INEC in 3 weeks. Again in 2011, under his leadership, the Group has been responsible for the technology backbone for the 2011 voters’ registration through the supply of 80,000 DDC Machines in 35 days; an awesome accomplishment for an indigenous firm in Nigeria or anywhere in the world.

Another disruptive move was to offer solutions to the oil and gas sector of the economy. It was at this point that Steve Job enhanced the Graphics Interface of Apple with User Interface which limited it initially from being used in the corporate sector as an alternative to IBM, which gave Leo Stan the impetus to expand into the rare corporate sector.

As a matter of fact nothing makes a legend more memorable than the right combination of a distinguished talent bringing the performance and purpose to life. Leo Stan Ekeh has earned over 85 Awards amongst which are - Icon of Hope Award by President Olusegun Obasanjo on the 1st of October 2002 for his exemplary Digital vision and as a Model for modern Nigeria.

He was given the award of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) for his insightful digital private enterprise; and pioneer ICT Personality of the year by the Nigeria Computer Society – the Umbrella body of all Computer Associations in Nigeria.

A Fellow of the Nigeria Law School, Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society, the legend has over six Doctor of Science Degrees (Honoris causa) from FUTO, UNIJOS, FUAM, IMSU etc.

One of the most respected, assiduous, brilliant and most hunted after persona in both international and local ICT events, the Legend Leo Stan Ekeh is Microsoft Inc. Global Adviser and mentor to many upcoming small businesses in Nigeria.

Not resting on his achievements, Leo Stan has an aspiration to erect the biggest and largest  ICT corporation in sub Saharan Africa and Africa as a whole thus with his Group investment in Xputer, a 21st century Software company.

Expediently, his chain of ICT groups has undoubtedly taking a premiere position in ICT industry with Task Systems Ltd dealing in ICT Distribution (Technology Distributions), Digital Hardware manufacturing and Hybrid ICT solutions, Retail (Yudala by relationship), Enterprise Digital Internet Hub (Zinox Telecoms Ltd, Nigeria and Ashour Corporation, Dubai) .

Furthermore, Passionate about taking young people out of the street, Leo Stan Ekeh has strategically though YUDALA “YUBOSE” the latest and fast growing online and offline retail shop created a platform that will create over 200 young millionaires in the next few years.

According to him, ‘the next mega wealth of Nigeria’s future is online not in oil and gas thus, Nigerians and the government should key into it”. Interestingly, he has been in the fore front of Digital emancipation of Africans. He encouraged Apple Computers, Hewlett Packard, Compaq, Microsoft, Lenovo etc. come into Nigeria to establish offices.

Also within Zinox, there are digital Internet hub called Zinox Telecom which is streaming online content using the group’s robust broadband infrastructure to about 226 tertiary schools and over 1,000 secondary institutions and other strategic corporate organisations in the country.

 He has served the Federal Government in several strategic Presidential Committees including the most strategic seven-man Committee under President Obasanjo administration – “The Nigeria Thinkers”. This was the strategy and tact committee headed by the President that visualized the Nigerian global road map and possible dominance in select sectors in Africa and the world.

As our Legend - Leo Stan celebrates his birthday, we trust God Almighty to continuously grant him good health, wisdom and many more years so that humanity will continue to draw from his wealth of knowledge, candor, diligent, and incomparable leadership.

Personally speaking, Leo Stan has inspired and influenced my work ethics and dedication. He will always remain a true champion and a legend of the “Megabytes” in ICT industry.

A true inspiration for many to follow, a devout Christian and family man; Leo Stan is married to Chioma and they have five wonderful children.

He is also a philanthropist of repute who gives out nearly half of his earnings yearly for the betterment of mankind and in line with his covenant with his God. Indeed LEO STAN EKEH is our Legend.

JukemTech announces ”Enclinc” a complete hospital management solution for medical practitioners

ugo Amadi

JukemTech announces ”Enclinc” a complete hospital management solution for medical practitioners

In a bid to providing a better medical management solution, JukemTech ltd services has  announced the launch of Enclinic a Complete Hospital Management solution for medical practioners.

In a Press statement made available to newsmen  in Lagos, JUKEM Technology Ltd, CEO, Justin Tochukwu said that Enclinic was designed to improve the quality and management of clinical care and hospital health care management in other to mitigate the hassles and stress involved in managing typical healthcare facilities

According to him, managing a hospital is far from being an easy task; it’s one of the toughest jobs around, to say the least! If you happen to be a healthcare professional, you would know the perfection and precision needed to manage a healthcare facility.

Justin noted that every day a large number of people inquire, consult, register, enlist and discharge patients and carry out medical tests at hospitals. So it’s a huge task to keep all financial and historical medical records up-to-date without the aid of a customized application package.He stressed that having Enclinic Hospital management software in place can be of a great help which effectively handles all management task internally or externally.
He emphasized that the software helps to handle the entire administration of hospitals and healthcare facilities. 

Typically, Enclinc includes various modules that help doctors manage their assignments and schedules, carry out patient registration, maintain store inventory records, keep track of medicine, administration, prescriptions, nursing and financial information, including final billing & payments and much more. After implementing and integrating Enclinc software into the system, patient care and hospital administration becomes an easy job.

‘’In a word, it sets a standard for patient care, making it more constant and reliable. Information kiosks put up at leading health care facilities make use of this system. These kiosks serve as an information source for patients and their family members by helping them to know more about their illnesses and conditions as well as the treatments available. Justin stated

Also another advantage of having Enclinic , according to JukemTech  CEO is that the Hospital Management Software  plays a crucial role in cost control by enhancing productivity and efficiency. Inventory and personnel costs are minimized through the avoidance of repetitions and duplications.

The software can also help reduce delays and confusion, which are caused by missing or incomplete records. This application can also be looked upon as a management tool, which offers the functionality of amassing different kinds of data into usable reports.

He noted that as far as the security of the patient and protection of administrative information is concerned, Enclinc hospital management software offers unparalleled performance. With its security modules, department-specific information can be accessed and guarded as and where needed.
Enclinc hospital management system is essential for all healthcare establishments, be it hospitals and nursing homes, health clinics, rehabilitation centres, caregiver facilities or doctors’ chambers, outpatient clinics, dispensaries, independent pathology laboratories etc.

The installation of this software results in improvement in administrative functions and hence better patient care, which is the prime focus of any healthcare outfit.
 
The Setup of the software include, Windows XP/7/8/10.Compatible, 4 Unique users per Clinic, Licensed to one clinic per location .it also gives Explicit patient registration ,Full patient database, Quick patient Search, Super fast advance search, Patients Data analysis

Also it has , No limit to number of appointments, Manage appointments for practioners, View next available appointment dates, Flexible booking setup, Synchronizes with your calendar, Manage treatment course ,Accesses first visit, current visit and past visit , Create and manages payments, Choose from over 50,000 widely recommended drugs , Add dosage, frequency and instructions , Add extra medications to the list using our Master form,Also instructions can be added or modified according to your preference.

JukemTech Ltd is an information technology company that specializes in web development, Mobile App Development, Software development; along with customized application development and consulting services, at JukemTecH we adapt and implement innovative solutions that aids individuals, organizations and government bodies achieve their goals faster, easier and efficiently through, providing the much needed resources, skills and knowledge.
 

BY UGO AMADI
DailyGuide Mobile App 2016 edition out 

With the view of making it daily devotional available to Christians all over the globe , Scripture Union Nigeria, SU, launched its DailyGuide Mobile App 2016 edition.

The mobile app also known as “DailyGuide mobile” will be available across mobile platforms such as Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android phones, tablets and devices. Seeing that the hard copies are already available in the books stores and shops national wide.

In a statement made available to journalist in Lagos, the app will allow users of the daily devotional access to inspired daily systematic teachings and commentaries on the GO! To help enhance their daily relationship with God through his word.

According to the statement, JUKEM Technology Ltd, CEO, Justin Tochukwu who is  behind the DailyGuide Mobile brand assured  that DailyGuide mobile promise to go a step further in revealing God’s word daily.

He says: “I am excited about the DailyGuide mobile app launch; we have worked in-house to bring the best user experience yet to users of this amazing devotion. I am glad that we are custodians with Scripture Union Press and Books (SUPB) in bringing the content into people’s mobile devices.”

He also mentioned some key features which will be available in the mobile app: “We have been working to ensure that user experience is better, we have added easy to access icons, to help users navigate through the app to read their favorite devotion on their mobile devices and much more…”
however the functions of the DailyGuide mobile 2016 app include: Daily study guide with day-to-day devotions (stipulated bible passages included) , Quick access menus , Bookmarking, Allows you to read previous and future devotions with a calendar feature, Font control (for readers with eye problems),  Calendar sync (the app automatically opens to the current date of study)  and many more...

The DailyGuide Mobile App promises to be available in the future in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba languages.

The Application is  available on iTunes App Store, Google Play (previously Android Marketplace).

Ugo Amadi

Gloomy Outlook for Indigenous Upstream Services Companies

The global oil glut has continued to send economic shocks around the world. The hardest hit have been countries whose economies depend heavily on oil for a significant percentage of their foreign exchange earnings such as Venezuela, Angola, Azerbaijan and Nigeria amongst others.

Mr. Kazeem Bello, an energy expert said, the fluctuation in the oil market following the discovery of crude oil in many parts of the world and the new wave of alternative energy sources, particularly shale oil, have had adverse effects on Nigeria.

According to him ‘The country’s failure to take cushioning measures against volatility risks by implementing fiscal buffers and hedging mechanisms, has left her at the mercy of the crisis.

Bello  said that the trio of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have over $2 trillion dollars in their Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) accounts; one of their numerous fiscal buffers, hence the oil crisis has so far had very little impact on their respective economies.

‘’Also laudable is Mexico’s adoption of a hedging mechanism before the oil downturn at $76.40 per barrel, saving the country an inevitable exponential loss in the wake of the free fall in price.

In his own views, the Chair of the Nigeria Natural Resource Charter (NNRC) and former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mr. OdeinAjumogobia, who noted that crude oil prices had fluctuated over the years, said the current decline highlighted the importance of planning.

Speaking at a policy dialogue entitled ‘Implications of the Falling Oil Price for Policy in Nigeria’, organised by the Centre for Public Policy Alternatives, a Lagos-based think-tank, he commented on the need for a hedging mechanism, saying, “because we don’t have a hedging mechanism, we are completely left at the mercy of the oil price.”

Ajumogobia,  stated that inevitably, Oil and gas companies globally have been adversely affected by the falling oil prices with their revenues and profits on the decline. 

Daily Champion gathered that Seplat Petroleum Development Company’s after tax profit amounted to N4.83 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2015, which represents a drop of 33.4% year-on-year. Full year outlook indicates after tax profit in the region of N20.21 billion for the company in 2015. The company may therefore lose as much as half of the profit figure of N40.48 billion it reported in the preceding year.

In April 2015 the Wall Street Journal reported that BP’s UK version of net income fell 40% from a year earlier and its cash flow plunged by more than 75%, while Total SA of France net profit fell by 20%. Both companies reported lower revenue from oil sales as crude traded for about $54 a barrel in the first quarter of 2015, half its price a year earlier.  The publication further stated that, to demonstrate how challenging the market has been for big oil companies, these numbers were considered better than expected by analysts. In January Total reported a $5.7 billion loss for the fourth quarter of 2014, while BP’s losses totalled almost $1 billion.

Companies have taken to proactive measures to cushion the effect of the downturn including cuts in capex, downsizing of operations and cancellation or suspension of contracts.  At the end of 2014 Shell said it was deferring spending in many areas and this would result in a reduction in capital investment from 2015 to 2017 of over $15bn.

It will be recalled that  Chevron Corporation announced a $35bn capital and exploratory investment programme for 2015; 13 per cent lower than the total investments for 2014. ExxonMobil said it would slash its capital spending by 12 per cent to $34bn from about $38.5bn last year, while French oil major, Total, cut capital spending by $2bn to $3bn from last year’s total of $26.4bn.

In Nigeria, there have been cuts in Joint Venture budgets; in Q3 2013, NAPIMS ordered a 30% - 40% cut in the JV budget followed by a similar directive in Q1, 2015.  This has led to the stalling and suspension of several ongoing projects.  New opportunities have been deferred or out rightly cancelled. This singular move led to a significant drop in the Nigerian rig count from 51 in September 2013 to 27 in June 2015 - a 47% reduction. The drop in rig count has had a negative effect on other manufacturing and services businesses such as drilling fluids and chemicals, drill bits, casing services, and marine vessels to name a few, leading to multimillion dollar losses to indigenous services companies who have made substantial investments towards acquiring assets, technologies and capacity to execute projects.

Daily  Champion learnt that the highest losses are being incurred by indigenous rig owners who are stipulated by the NOGICD Act of 2010 to acquire by direct purchase at least 50% of deep water assets which can be valued at as much as $650m and above.  These local companies are expected to demonstrate this ownership at the tendering stage with no guarantee of contract commitment.  Tendering is unusually lengthy because of bureaucracy and outdated manual processes with cases of tendering going on for over five (5) years with no conclusion in sight. 

Acquisition of these assets usually requires these companies’ borrowing from local banks at interest rates averaging 20% or more.  These rates make the indigenous companies uncompetitive especially when compared to foreign oilfield service companies who have access to finance at significantly reduced interest rates and grants from their governments.

A combination of falling demand for rigs and cheaper foreign options has led to local rigs being left idle – according to a February 2015 BBC report industry analysts have said this is the worst oil rigs market they have seen globally since 1985.

Idle rigs  Daily Champion learnt are in itself cost centers as there is a daily maintenance cost to ensure they don’t deteriorate and are ready to use as and when required.  Consequently companies have to invest on manpower that supports every oil rig idling by- from staff on board the rigs to office support and supply related companies.

The Group Lead of the NNRC Expert Panel Core Sector group, Mr. Gbite Adeniji, said oil companies were beginning to renegotiate contracts, adding that some clients were delaying payments.

According to him, “there is a general waiting game in the industry. In the service sector, several companies will go out of business. Borrowing from the banks in this kind of environment is almost suicidal. Contractors are beginning to lay off staff. The implications remain that projects will be cut, while the optimism that brought those indigenous companies into the industry is dampening.”

Vivid examples of indigenous companies that have caved in to the pressure are SeawolfLonestar and NRG Drilling to mention a few. Seawolf has since gone out of business with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) seizing its three rigs. The company terminated the contracts of its 450 employees who are presently being owed 22 months outstanding salaries and the company has been unable to service its loan agreement worth  millions with First Bank Nigeria.

SPE conference to focus on gas development

By: Ugo Amadi

Worried about the challenges facing  unlocking of the Nigeria gas sector, the Society of Petroleum Engineers {SPE} is positioned to focus on strategic mechanisms that could be adopted to fully exploit Nigeria's huge gas reserves.

This is to consolidate the recent efforts by some  oil and gas firms who has secured loan from  consortium of national and international lenders to facilitate  selling gas to the local market

Emeka Ene,  Nigerian Council Chairman, SPE,  disclosed this while announcing the forthcoming 39th edition of the Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE), which will hold from Tuesday 4th August - Thursday 6th August 2015 at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos.

Ene said the SPE in Nigeria has been consistent through NAICE, as the leading oil and gas industry technical conference in Sub-Saharan Africa, in providing leadership in the technical and professional development of technicians, engineers and operators in our oil and gas industry even during the current downturn in activity.

According to him, the theme for this year's conference is "Natural Gas Development and Exploitation in an Emerging Economy - Strategies, Infrastructure and Policy Framework". The main focus of the theme is "Sustainability, Infrastructure and Framework in an emerging economy" with a focus on natural gas development and exploitation.

The 2015 NAICE, which features several panel sessions; youth workshop and women development programme, would provide unparalleled world-class opportunities for knowledge sharing, capacity building, networking and marketing of products and technology.

Expected speakers at NAICE are; the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo; Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode; Group Managing Director Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Joseph Thlama Dawha; Vice President, Strategy & Portfolio Development and Production, North America, Statoil, Helge Hove Haldorsen; Chief Executive Officer, Total Exploration & Production, Nigeria, Mrs. Elisabeth Proust; and Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Mr. Clay Neff Jr, among others

D’BANJ STORMS YUDALA, COMMENDS RETAIL REVOLUTION

Self-styled KokoMaster and one of Nigeria’s most iconic entertainers, D’Banj has paid a courtesy visit to the Corporate Head Office of Yudala to congratulate the company on the revolution being spearheaded in the retail business space with the launch of its Retail Stores Division which held last Saturday July 25th. 

Yudala, Nigeria’s first true composite retail chain, has carved a niche for itself by being the first company to combine an online shopping platform with offline retail outlets spread across major cities in Nigeria, with a target of further expansion into other African capitals. The company had commissioned four stores: two Experience Stores at Medical Road, Ikeja and at the 1st Floor of The Palms Shopping Complex, Lekki as well as two Smart Stores at 25B Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island and Redemption Crescent, Gbagada last weekend. The glamorous and well-attended event attracted eminent Nigerians from all walks of life including bank CEOs, captains of industry, representatives of Corporate Nigeria, A-list artistes and crowds of enthusiastic shoppers who were on hand to take advantage of the unprecedented discounts and freebies on offer. 

Yudala Online is set to go live in August, with the Management of the e-commerce platform promising even bigger deals at launch.

Speaking during his visit to the office, the multi-award winning D’Banj commended the vision behind the emergence of Yudala, while acknowledging the company’s status as a Nigerian-owned business as a thing worth celebrating. 

“I am glad to be here today to key into the Yudala revolution. The combination of online and offline retail is a master-stroke and I offer my sincere congratulations to the Management of Yudala for this idea. Also, the fact that Yudala is a purely Nigerian company is good news for us all. I had assumed the company was a foreign-owned business, especially considering the strategy, standards and ambience of the Yudala Experience Stores.”

D’Banj, who stormed the Yudala office armed with the Evolution award which he received at the 2015 MTV Africa Music awards (MAMA 2015), presented the award to the Management of the company as well as his latest brand offering - KokoGarri, a packaged variant of the staple food.

Vice President, Yudala Retail Stores, Mr. Stanley Uzoechina, who was on hand to welcome the KokoMaster with excited staff of the company, congratulated D’Banj for his 2015 MAMA Evolution award and hailed him as a true ambassador and pride of Nigeria. Mr. Uzoechina who seized the opportunity to further share the company’s vision with the artiste, revealed that Yudala is indeed a revolution worth identifying with. According to him, the company has a road-map to reach millions of unreached Nigerians with the launch of 10 additional stores nationwide before the end of August 2015 and the commissioning of 151 Yudala Stores by June 2017. This figure, he noted, will increase to 512 Stores by June 2019, stressing that in no time, there will be a Yudala Store in virtually every local government council in the country which will create a minimum of 150,000 jobs for Nigerians.

Yudala – which means Best wishes, Peace of mind and Prosperity - has strong partnership for products from major brands in the ICT sphere including HP, Apple, Lenovo, Tecno Mobile, INNJOO, Infinix Mobility, Wiko Phones, X-Touch, SONY, YEZZ, DELL, Philips, ITEL, IBM, Microsoft, APC Schneider, Cisco, Canon, D-Link and many more, with the delivery of quality products and services at the right prices. The company will continue to roll out multiple products from the biggest and most renowned brands, with the Yudala product network set to also feature Consumer Lifestyle, Urbane Fashion, Healthy Living Products, Consumer Electronics and others which will be unveiled in segments.

Backed by its multi-pronged yet standardized business model, the company has a bold ambition to dictate the pace and set new milestones for online and offline retail business, with the delivery of world class products and services in every Yudala store and on the online platform.

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