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Ecobank Nigeria has collaborated with Code 14 Labs to increase access to coding education for schoolchildren across Nigeria. The partnership was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lagos.

The partnership aims to leverage Code 14 Labs’ interactive coding workbooks, including the “Andrew Teaches” coding workbook, and its network of trained teachers to offer affordable annual training and proficiency certification to students. Ecobank will provide nationwide and pan-African access to coding education, utilising its extensive operational network across the continent.

Speaking at the signing of the MoU, Head of Consumer Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, Adeola Ogunyaemi, represented by Victor Yalokwu, said, “This partnership reflects our commitment to bridging the digital divide, promoting inclusion, and preparing the next generation for a tech-driven future.”

Ogunyaemi highlighted how the collaboration aligns with Ecobank’s mission to equip children with the skills necessary to thrive in a digital world. “At Ecobank, we recognise 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,” she explained.

“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,” Ogunyaemi added.

Executive Director of Research and Technology at Code 14 Labs, Otaru Daudu, praised the partnership, saying, “We’re confident that with the support of partners like Ecobank, the British Council, and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, we’ll achieve our goal of training 50,000 learners to proficiency level in HTML and CSS.”

Daudu emphasised Code 14 Labs’ commitment to scaling critical education components through technology-driven inclusion. “We’re dedicated to making coding education accessible to all, regardless of their background or location,” he said.

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