From left: Consumer Products & Segments, Ecobank Nigeria, Victor Yalokwu, and Executive Director, Research and Technology, Code 14 Labs Ltd, Otaru Daudu signing Memorandum of Understanding, MoU on digital training for students collaboration at Ecobank Bank Pan Africa Centre (EPAC), Lagos

 

 

Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of Ecobank Group, has announced its collaboration with Code 14 Labs to expand accessibility and reach of coding education for children across Nigeria.

 

The partnership, it explains, leverages Code 14 Labs’ interactive coding workbooks, including the “Andrew Teaches” coding workbook, along with its network of trained teachers, to offer affordable annual training and proficiency certification to students.

 

As part of the collaboration,  will bank will  provide nationwide and pan-African access to coding education, utilizing its extensive operational network across the continent; while  Code 14 Labs is expected to supply its educational technology and trusted community, to ensure high-quality teaching that delivers tangible learning outcomes for students and reassurance for parents.

 

Speaking  at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lagos,  Head of Consumer Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, Adeola Ogunyemi described the partnership as reflecting the bank’s commitment to bridging the digital divide, promoting inclusion, and preparing the next generation for a tech-driven future.

 

She also noted that the collaboration aligns with Ecobank’s mission to equip children with the skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

 

Ogunyemi, who was represented by the bank’s  Head of Consumer Products & Segments,  Victor Yalokwu , explained further that the partnership was a fall-out of the bank’s recognition of the importance of  financial literacy and digital education, and the relationship hip existing between the two.

 

” This belief led to the creation of the MyFirst Account, a product aimed at children under 16 to encourage smart financial habits from an early age. By introducing students to coding through Code 14’s innovative mobile app, we’re not just teaching coding skills, but also nurturing problem-solving abilities, creativity, and digital confidence,” Ogunyemi added.

 

The Executive Director of Research and Technology at Code 14 Labs, Otaru Daudu, expressed the optimism that with the  partnership from the bank, and support from additional partners, such as: lthe British Council, and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), the the goal of training 50,000 learners to proficiency level in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), essential programming languages for global internet communication, would be achieved.

 

Daudu reiterated the organisation’s commitment to scaling critical education components through technology-driven inclusion.