Ecobank Launches ‘Transforming Africa Through Education’ in Nigerian schools, 32 other countries

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

As part of it’s determination to give back and contribute to the educational growth of the society,
Ecobank Nigeria, an affiliate of Ecobank Group, in partnership with Opolo Global Innovation Ltd is giving digital skill training to schools in Lagos.

The activity which aligned with the Ecobank launch of the new three-year Ecobank Day campaign launched across Ecobank’s 33 African affiliate countries.

The benefiting students are from Trinity School, Ojodu and The Harpers School, Gbagada Phase 2, Lagos in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of its annual ‘Ecobank Day’.

Ecobank Day is the Bank’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) event through which Ecobank and its employees give back to their communities.

Thee Bank said the theme of the campaign is ‘Transforming Africa Through Education’. which aligned with the launch of the new three-year Ecobank Day campaign.

“The first year of the campaign focuses on digital education and creating opportunities for children and youth to receive the digital skills that they will need for the jobs of tomorrow.

“Ecobank will be constructing 33 IT laboratories across its footprint as a key part of its Ecobank Day initiatives.” The release stated.

In his comment on the Ecobank Day activities, Bolaji Lawal, Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, said: “Nigeria’s population is forecast to get to 400 million by 2050 and it is vital that we equip our youth with the best possible set of skills that will set them up for tomorrow’s jobs.

“We are in era of rapid technological advances with digital skills increasingly in demand by employers. We are particularly proud to be part of the new digital education narrative in Nigeria through this activity.

“I want to thank our partners who made this day a reality for our youths.”

In her reaction Olajumoke Rowaye, The Principal of Trinity School, Ojodu said “ we are grateful to Ecobank Nigeria for this gesture.

“The computers and training on Artificial intelligence and robotics would go a long away to impacting on our children.”

Also, Sunmisola Nwanze, Head Teacher, The Harpers School, Gbagada Phase 2, Lagos said, “This partnership is amazing.

“This will further endear us to Ecobank brand. Moreso, we appreciate your training our children on digital skills.”

Ecobank Day has supported and furthered a wide range of important causes every year since 2013.

These have been Education for young people in Africa (2013); Malaria prevention and control (2014); Every African child deserves a better future (2015); ICT education in schools and improving maternal health (2016)…

Safe water management (2017); Orphanages (2018); Cancer (2019); Diabetes (2020); Mental health (2021) and financial literacy and financial inclusion (2022).