Ecobank opens digital learning centre for 2,000 pupils
Ecobank Ghana PLC inaugurated a refurbished Digital Learning Centre at La‑Nkwantanang Cluster of Schools in La‑Nkwantanang Municipality.
In Brief
- •Ecobank Ghana PLC inaugurated a refurbished Digital Learning Centre at La‑Nkwantanang Cluster of Schools in La‑Nkwantanang Municipality.
- •The centre houses 26 computers and accessories, financed under Ecobank Group’s Transforming Africa Through Education programme for the bank’s 40th anniversary.
- •It is expected to serve more than 2,000 pupils from eight basic schools, offering coding, web development, animation, robotics, AI and other emerging technologies.
- •Managing Director Mrs Abena Osei‑Poku highlighted the initiative at the 2026 Ecobank Day celebration in Accra.
- •Ecobank has built or refurbished 66 IT labs across Africa in the past three years, benefiting over 46,000 children and young people.
Why It Matters
Ecobank’s investment in a digital learning centre demonstrates how corporate social responsibility can directly address the skills gap in Ghana’s education system. By equipping over 2,000 pupils with practical ICT skills, the bank is helping to prepare a future workforce that can thrive in an increasingly digital economy. The initiative also signals to other businesses the importance of supporting educational infrastructure as part of sustainable development.
Key Details
- Number of Pupils Served
- 2,000+
- Number of Computers
- 26
- Number of Schools Served
- 8
- Number of IT Labs Built in Africa
- 66
- Beneficiaries of IT Labs
- 46,000+
- Financing Programme
- Transforming Africa Through Education
Context & Background
The Digital Learning Centre was launched as part of Ecobank Group’s 40th anniversary celebrations and its Transforming Africa Through Education programme, which aims to improve digital literacy across the continent.
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