By Ayomide Otitoju
Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with Code 14 Labs to enhance coding education for children across Nigeria, leveraging digital tools and interactive learning to prepare young minds for the future.
The collaboration will provide widespread access to coding education through Code 14 Labs’ interactive workbooks, such as the Andrew Teaches coding workbook, alongside a network of trained teachers. The initiative aims to offer affordable annual training and proficiency certification to students, ensuring they gain essential digital skills.
As part of the partnership, Ecobank will utilize its extensive operational network across Nigeria and Africa to expand the program’s reach. In turn, Code 14 Labs will supply the necessary educational technology and community-driven teaching framework to guarantee quality learning outcomes.
Parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to open Ecobank’s MyFirst Account, a high-yield savings product designed for children under 16, as a gateway to financial literacy and digital education.
Speaking at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lagos, Aeola Ogunyemi, Head of Consumer Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, emphasized that the partnership reflects the bank’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and equipping the next generation with critical technological skills.
“At Ecobank, we recognize that financial literacy and digital education go hand in hand. This belief led to the creation of the MyFirst Account, which encourages 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 stated.
Otaru Daudu, Executive Director of Research and Technology at Code 14 Labs, praised the initiative and expressed optimism about training 50,000 learners to proficiency in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), foundational programming languages for web development.
“With additional support from partners like the British Council and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), we are confident in our ability to scale critical education components through technology-driven inclusion,” Daudu noted.
The initiative is expected to play a key role in shaping Nigeria’s digital economy by fostering early interest in technology among young learners.
