School Owners, Administrators Laud Ecobank’s Digital Education Initiative

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Ecobank Nigeria Limited has been praised for helping to equip Africa’s youth with the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills required to succeed in the future economy.

The bank recently marked the 14th edition of its flagship Group-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Ecobank Day, across four regions of the country.

The programme was held under the theme Digital Education to reaffirm its commitment to empowering communities through education and digital inclusion, focusing on equipping persons with disabilities and young people with essential digital skills to enhance their educational, personal, and career development in today’s technology-driven world.

The lender selected Hope Fountain Foundation for the Deaf, Agege, Lagos; Ibadan School for the Deaf, Ibadan; Special Secondary School for the Deaf, Odakpu, Onitsha; and Kaduna State Special Education School, Kaduna.

As part of the programme, Ecobank employees visited selected schools across the four regions, where they conducted digital literacy sessions and donated learning materials and educational resources to support students’ development and prepare them to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

School proprietors and administrators who participated in the programme commended Ecobank for the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that will help broaden students’ access to digital knowledge and opportunities. They expressed appreciation to the Bank for investing in the future of young people and supporting inclusive education within their communities.

Speaking during the commemoration, the Managing Director/Regional Executive, Ecobank Nigeria, Bolaji Lawal said, “It is a pleasure to join you today as we commemorate the 14th edition of Ecobank Day, our Group-wide Corporate Social Responsibility initiative dedicated to creating meaningful impact across the communities we serve.

“Ecobank Day reflects our commitment to being more than a bank. It demonstrates our dedication to empowering people and contributing to sustainable development across Africa.”

The banker noted that digital education has become increasingly important in bridging knowledge gaps and creating opportunities for young people, particularly those living with disabilities, enabling them to participate fully in today’s digital economy.

For 14 years, Ecobank Day has served as an annual platform for Ecobank employees across Africa to give back to society through impactful volunteer activities that address critical social challenges. The initiative continues to demonstrate the company’s dedication to fostering sustainable development and creating lasting positive change across the communities where it operates.