Ecobank Nigeria celebrated the 14th Ecobank Day across four Nigerian regions, providing digital‑education workshops and learning materials to schools for the deaf, thereby reinforcing its group‑wide CSR mission to enhance digital inclusion for youths with disabilities.
**Which schools participated?**
The programme reached Hope Fountain Foundation for the Deaf in Agege, Lagos; Ibadan School for the Deaf in Ibadan; Special Secondary School for the Deaf in Odakpu, Onitsha; and Kaduna State Special Education School in Kaduna.
**What was the theme of the celebration?**
This year’s event was anchored on the theme “Digital Education,” aiming to equip persons with disabilities and young learners with essential digital competencies that can improve their academic performance, personal growth and future career prospects in a technology‑driven environment.
**Why does Ecobank emphasize digital skills?**
The initiative highlights the bank’s ambition to go beyond traditional banking by preparing Africa’s youth with the digital and [artificial intelligence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence) (AI) capabilities needed for the emerging economy.
**How was the programme delivered?**
Employees of [Ecobank Nigeria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecobank) visited the selected institutions, conducted hands‑on digital literacy sessions and handed out educational resources designed to help students thrive in an increasingly digital world.
**What did the Managing Director say?**
Bolaji Lawal, Managing Director/Regional Executive of Ecobank Nigeria, remarked, “It is a pleasure to join you today as we commemorate the 14th edition of Ecobank Day, our Group‑wide Corporate Social Responsibility initiative dedicated to creating meaningful impact across the communities we serve. Ecobank Day reflects our commitment to being more than a bank. It demonstrates our dedication to empowering people and contributing to sustainable development across Africa.”
**Why is digital education crucial for disabled learners?**
Lawal added that digital education is vital for narrowing knowledge gaps and opening opportunities for young people, especially those with disabilities, enabling full participation in today’s digital economy.
**How did schools respond?**
Principals and administrators praised the bank’s timely intervention, noting that the support would broaden students’ access to digital knowledge and future opportunities, and expressed gratitude for the investment in inclusive education.
**What is the legacy of Ecobank Day?**
For fourteen consecutive years, Ecobank Day has served as a platform for staff across Africa to volunteer on projects that address pressing social challenges, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to sustainable development and lasting positive change in the communities it serves.