Ecobank Ghana has commissioned a newly refurbished and fully equipped Digital Learning Centre for the La-Nkwantanang Cluster of Schools in Madina, reinforcing its commitment to advancing digital education and equipping young people with future-ready skills.
The facility, which will serve eight schools and more than 2,000 pupils, was inaugurated as part of the bank’s 2026 Ecobank Day celebrations under the theme, “Building Tomorrow’s Skills Today.” The project marks the culmination of Ecobank’s three-year Transforming Africa Through Education programme and the conclusion of activities commemorating the banking group’s 40th anniversary.
Speaking on behalf of Ecobank Ghana’s Managing Director, Regional Executive for Anglophone West Africa, Charlotte Amanquah, said the future would belong to young people who possess the knowledge, confidence and practical skills required to thrive in an increasingly digital and technology-driven economy.
She explained that the Digital Learning Centre has been designed to extend beyond basic computer literacy by exposing pupils to coding, web development, robotics, animation, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Ecobank revealed that over the past three years, its affiliates across Africa have built or refurbished 66 information technology laboratories, enabling more than 46,000 children and young people to acquire essential digital skills.
In Ghana, the La-Nkwantanang facility brings to seven the number of Digital Learning Centres established by the bank between 2023 and 2026.
According to Ecobank, La-Nkwantanang was selected following an assessment of two potential locations, with the community emerging as the preferred beneficiary due to its significant need and the opportunity to impact a large number of learners across the eight schools.
The project involved extensive refurbishment works, the provision of furniture and the installation of 26 computers and related accessories, creating a modern learning environment for digital education.
The bank stressed that the long-term success of the initiative would depend on proper maintenance and its effective integration into teaching and learning activities. School authorities and teachers were therefore encouraged to take ownership of the facility, ensure equitable access for all pupils and participate actively in training programmes aimed at strengthening digital education delivery.
Ecobank also highlighted the contribution of its training partner, Ghana Code Club, which will provide practical digital-skills training for both teachers and pupils.
Beyond commissioning new centres, the bank disclosed that it has been conducting assessments of previously established facilities and providing maintenance support, including structural repairs, repainting, air-conditioner servicing and replacement of damaged computer accessories where necessary.
Chairman of the eight-school cluster and Headteacher of Nkwantanang M.A. 1 Basic School, Thomas Kwasi Lissah, described the project as a strategic investment in the future of learners.
He said the centre would improve access to computer-based instruction while enhancing digital literacy, creativity, research, innovation and problem-solving skills among pupils.
Representing the Municipal Director of Education, Wesley Boachie commended Ecobank for supporting efforts to strengthen technology-based education, noting that early exposure to information and communication technology would better prepare children for future opportunities.
An official of eProcess International, the technology services arm of the Ecobank Group, Miraj Khan, underscored the growing importance of technology across sectors such as healthcare, logistics, education and finance.
He encouraged pupils to use the facility as a platform for innovation and problem-solving, stressing that many transformative technological solutions begin with the ideas and aspirations of young people.
For its part, Ghana Code Club said learners using the centre would be introduced to computing, coding, robotics and artificial intelligence through practical and age-appropriate instruction.
The organisation noted that pupils would gain an understanding of how technologies such as generative AI and computer vision can be applied responsibly to address real-world challenges while fostering creativity and critical-thinking skills.
Ecobank further announced that two additional Digital Learning Centres completed earlier this year in Kumasi and Wa would be officially commissioned later this month.
The bank reaffirmed its commitment to investing in education and digital inclusion, emphasising that meaningful community investment extends beyond project handover to ensuring facilities remain functional, accessible and impactful.
Formally commissioning the facility, Ecobank expressed confidence that the centre would inspire learning, innovation and opportunity for generations of pupils within the La-Nkwantanang Cluster of Schools and beyond.
Source: businesspostonline
