TD Africa and Schneider Electric Partner to Build AI-Powered Data Centres in Nigeria

TD Africa, West Africa’s leading technology distribution company, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric to jointly develop AI-powered, future-ready data centres across Nigeria. The initiative aims to bolster the country’s digital infrastructure while promoting resilience, sustainability, and global competitiveness.

The announcement was made during the Schneider Electric Innovation Day Nigeria 2025, celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary in the country. The event attracted over 450 participants, including IT partners, automation engineers, electrical consultants, architects, end users, and senior government officials, under the theme “Unlocking Nigeria’s Energy Future: Policy, Innovation, and Investment.”

Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of the Zinox Group and signatory on behalf of TD Africa, described the partnership as a strategic move in Nigeria’s digital evolution. “This partnership reflects TD Africa’s commitment to championing Africa’s digital future. Building AI-powered, resilient, and sustainable data centres is not just a technological investment—it is an investment in the competitiveness of Nigerian enterprises for the next decade. Together with Schneider Electric, we are building the infrastructure for a smarter, greener, and more prosperous Nigeria,” he said.

The MoU leverages TD Africa’s extensive distribution network and technology expertise alongside Schneider Electric’s global leadership in energy management and automation. The data centres, designed for both core and edge environments, will be energy-efficient, secure, scalable, and aligned with international sustainability standards. They are expected to help enterprises adopt emerging technologies and compete on a global scale.

The Innovation Day also featured insights from Schneider Electric executives, including Zone President for the Middle East & Africa, Walid Sheta, and Cluster President Canninah Dladla. Senior officials from the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Rural Electrification Agency, Nigeria LNG, Aradel Holdings, and SEforALL joined panel discussions highlighting the need for transformative partnerships, policy alignment, and long-term investments to advance Nigeria’s energy and digital landscape.