Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education by providing children with disabilities with digital learning tools to enhance their education, as part of activities marking Ecobank Day 2025.
The annual flagship corporate social responsibility event, themed “Enabling Inclusive Learning for All,” focused this year on bridging the digital learning gap for children with special needs across Nigeria.
According to a statement from the bank, Ecobank staff visited and supported Hope Fountain Foundation for the Deaf in Lagos, Omoyeni School for the Blind in Ibadan, OPM Free School for Children Born with Autism and Down Syndrome in Port Harcourt, and the Niger State School for Special Education in Minna.
Speaking during the commemoration, the Managing Director/Regional Executive of Ecobank Nigeria, Bolaji Lawal, said the initiative aligns with the bank’s mission to promote inclusive and accessible education for all children, regardless of their physical or learning challenges.
“We believe every child deserves a fair chance to learn and thrive,” Lawal said. “Through our Transforming Africa Through Education campaign, we’ve supported schools with digital tools, training, and facilities to help children develop essential digital and AI-based skills. This year, we’re reaching even more learners because education should never leave anyone behind.”
To further promote inclusion, Ecobank donated assistive digital learning kits designed to support teaching and learning for children with disabilities.
Expressing gratitude, Tony Nwokolo, Proprietor of Hope Fountain Foundation for the Deaf, described the gesture as life-changing.
“What Ecobank has done today goes beyond donations,” he said. “It gives these children confidence, visibility, and the belief that they matter.”
Since its launch in 2013, Ecobank Day has grown into one of Africa’s leading corporate volunteerism and impact platforms. Each year, Ecobank employees, partners, and the Ecobank Foundation collaborate to drive initiatives that improve lives across health, education, and youth empowerment.
The 2025 edition holds special significance as it coincides with Ecobank’s 40th anniversary, marking four decades of innovation, service, and commitment to advancing Africa’s growth and social development.