Ecobank Ghana is spearheading efforts to make digital learning more inclusive for children with disabilities, reaffirming its belief that every child, regardless of physical or learning challenges, deserves equal access to education in today’s digital era.
The bank demonstrated this commitment with the commissioning of a refurbished Digital Learning Centre at the Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf at Adjei Kojo in the Tema West Municipality, as part of its ongoing campaign themed “Transforming Africa Through Education.”
Under the Ecobank Foundation’s three-year social impact initiative, the project aligns with this year’s Ecobank Day theme, “Enabling Inclusive Learning for All.” It represents a deliberate shift in the bank’s corporate social responsibility from traditional philanthropy to targeted educational empowerment through technology.
Mrs Abena Osei-Poku, Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana, said the initiative was designed to ensure that the nation’s digital transformation does not leave behind children with disabilities.
“Children with physical or learning challenges are too often overlooked—not because they lack potential, but because systems and tools fail to adapt to their needs. Ecobank is working to change that,” she stated.
The new digital learning facility has been fitted with 26 computers, internet connectivity for three years, and modern learning aids including a projector, inverter, and ergonomic furniture for both students and tutors.
Ecobank also partnered with the Ghana Code Club to introduce a six-month train-the-trainer programme focused on web development, animation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The training will equip teachers and students with practical skills to participate meaningfully in Ghana’s growing digital economy.
Founder of the Ghana Code Club, Ms Ernestina Appiah, said the collaboration was a step toward bridging the digital divide in special education.
“For deaf learners, these centres represent visibility and empowerment—a reminder that they belong in Ghana’s digital future,” she said.
The project at Tetteh Ocloo School is one of six being implemented nationwide. Similar centres have been completed at Potters Village Orphanage, South Labone Girls Technical Institute, and Bishop Sam Memorial Basic School in Takoradi, with ongoing works at 4 Garrison School in Kumasi and the Methodist School for the Blind in Wa.
Ecobank’s brand ambassador, King Promise, added a personal touch to the initiative by donating learning materials and pledging full sponsorship for the school’s best-performing BECE candidate through secondary and tertiary education.
Leaders from the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Tema West Municipal Education Directorate hailed the project as a game-changer for inclusive education.
Madam Helena Mensah, Director of the Special Education Division of GES, noted that the intervention exemplifies how private sector collaboration can support national educational priorities.
“By investing in digital infrastructure for deaf learners, Ecobank has shown leadership in using technology to promote equity and inclusion,” she remarked.
For the Headmaster, Mr Isaac Arthur, the facility represents more than just a building—it’s a beacon of opportunity.
“This is a celebration of hope and progress. You’ve given our students not just computers, but confidence,” he said.
The initiative forms part of Ecobank Day 2025, a Pan-African volunteerism drive celebrated in 33 countries to improve lives in underserved communities.
