Efforts are being made by Ecobank Nigeria and Code 14 Labs to deepen coding education in the country by providing affordable annual training and proficiency certification to students.
The lender, in a statement, said it would provide nationwide and pan-African access to coding education, utilizing its extensive operational network across the continent.
In turn, Code 14 Labs will supply its educational technology and trusted community to ensure high-quality teaching that delivers tangible learning outcomes for students and reassurance for parents.
Both parties recently met in Lagos to seal a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to kick off the partnership.
Parents and guardians wishing to have their wards participate in the programme are encouraged to open Ecobank’s MyFirst Account—a specialized high yield savings product designed for children under 16.
The Head of Consumer Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, Ms Aeola Ogunyemi, who represented the Head of Consumer Products and Segments, Mr Victor Yalokwu, said the collaboration reflects the bank’s commitment to bridging the digital divide, promoting inclusion, and preparing the next generation for a tech-driven future.
He also highlighted how the collaboration aligns with Ecobank’s mission to equip children with the skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
“At Ecobank, we recognize that financial literacy and digital education are intertwined. 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,” Mr Yalokwu noted.
The Executive Director of Research and Technology at Code 14 Labs, Mr Otaru Daudu, praised the partnership and expressed confidence that, with the support of additional partners like the British Council and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), they will achieve their 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.
He emphasised that Code 14 Labs is committed to scaling critical education components through technology-driven inclusion.