Ecobank, Code 14 Partner to Teach Coding
Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of Ecobank Group, has partnered with Code 14 Labs to expand access to coding education for children across Nigeria. Mr Austin Osokpor, Head of Corporate Communications at Ecobank, announced the partnership in a statement on Sunday.
The initiative leverages Code 14 Labs’ interactive coding workbooks, including “Andrew Teaches”, and its teacher network to offer affordable annual training and proficiency certification to students.
As part of the collaboration, Ecobank will utilise its extensive operational network across Africa to provide nationwide and pan-African access to coding education.
Code 14 Labs will contribute its educational technology and trusted community, ensuring high-quality teaching that delivers tangible learning outcomes for students and reassurance for parents.
At the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lagos, Adeola Ogunyemi, Head of Consumer Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, said the partnership reflects the bank’s commitment to bridging the digital gap.
She highlighted how the initiative aligns with Ecobank’s mission to equip children with essential skills for success in an increasingly digital world. Ogunyemi was represented by Victor Yalokwu, Head of Consumer Products and Segments.
“At Ecobank, we recognise that financial literacy and digital education are closely linked. This belief led to the creation of MyFirst Account, a product for children under 16.
“It encourages smart financial habits from an early age. By introducing students to coding through Code 14’s mobile app, we nurture problem-solving, creativity, and digital confidence,” Ogunyemi said.
Otaru Daudu, Executive Director of Research and Technology at Code 14 Labs, praised the partnership. Daudu expressed confidence that, with additional partners, they will achieve their goal of training 50,000 learners to proficiency level.
He added that students will gain proficiency in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), essential programming languages for global internet communication.
“Code 14 Labs is committed to scaling critical education components through technology-driven inclusion,” Daudu said. Parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to open a savings product designed for those under 16. #Ecobank, Code 14 Partner to Teach Coding#
