Ecobank Group strengthens commitment to Africa's youth through digital education
Ecobank's three-year Transforming Africa Through Education campaign has reached more than 46,000 young people, creating a network of IT labs and expanding access to coding, AI and robotics across the continent.
Ecobank Group concluded a three-year campaign focused on enhancing digital education across Africa during its 14th Ecobank Day, which took place as part of the Group's 40th anniversary celebrations. The initiative, which extends beyond traditional banking efforts, aims to equip Africa's youth with essential digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
By the end of 2025, the campaign had established 66 IT labs across Sub-Saharan Africa, exceeding its initial goal of 40. Additionally, it reached 46,414 children and young adults with opportunities to learn digital technology, AI, coding, and robotics, surpassing its target of 40,000. Ecobank Day forms part of Ecobank's broader vision for Africa's economic transformation, which is linked to the Group's $2.6 billion in strategic 2030 commitments.
These include $2 billion through its Ellevate programme to support women entrepreneurs and $600 million to aid agricultural value chains. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Group, emphasized the importance of this milestone, stating, "I am tremendously grateful to our Ecobankers whose passion helped us reach this deeply meaningful milestone."
Awori highlighted how the digital education programme supports Ecobank's longer-term economic ambitions by preparing the entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who will drive Africa's economic future. Ecobank Day began in 2013 and evolved over time, shifting from a one-day action to a sustained programme of investment in digital learning and future-ready skills.
The initiative has adapted to the changing digital landscape in Africa, focusing on digital literacy, advanced digital skills like AI, coding, and robotics, and inclusivity for learners with disabilities and special educational needs.
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