Ecobank Ghana has commissioned a new Digital Learning Centre at the Tetteh Ocloo School for the Deaf as part of activities marking this year’s Ecobank Day celebration.
The celebration, held on October 11 2025 under the theme “Enabling Inclusive Learning for All,” focused on promoting inclusion for all students including those with special needs.
Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku, said the new centre reflects the bank’s commitment to ensuring that children with learning or physical challenges are given equal opportunities.
“We have come to the realisation that children with physical or learning challenges are too often overlooked, not because they lack potential, but because the world hasn’t always adapted to their needs and learning methods,” she said.
“This year, Ecobank is taking steps to change that. We’re making sure that children are not left behind simply because they learn differently.”
She added that the schools upgraded ICT laboratory has been transformed into a modern Digital Learning Centre equipped with 26 computers, a projector, an inverter, and free internet connectivity for three years.
“Thanks to new technology, especially assistive tools and artificial intelligence, we now have more ways to break down long-standing barriers. These innovations are helping us build more inclusive, supportive, and empowering learning environments.”
Mrs. Osei-Poku added that the bank has partnered with Ghana Code Club to conduct a six-month train-the-trainer programme for tutors and students at the school.
“Our partners from Ghana Code Club have graciously agreed to facilitate workshops focusing on web development, animation, robotics, and artificial intelligence, among others.”
She added that another centre that was started last year has been completed and is being commissioned today at the Bishop Sam Memorial Basic School in Takoradi.
Ecobank is also working to complete and commission the 4 Garrison Educational Centre in Kumasi before the end of the year, as well as break ground for a similar centre at the Methodist School for the Blind in Wa.
“The completion and handing over of these projects will bring to six the total number of Digital Learning Centres commissioned by Ecobank Ghana over the three years, 2023–2025,” she noted.
Headmaster of the Tetteh Ocloo School for the Deaf, Mr. Adjei Kojo, praised Ecobank for the initiative, describing it as a major step toward inclusion and empowerment.
“Today’s event is not just a commissioning; it is a celebration of hope, inclusion, and progress,” he said.
“Through this digital centre, our students will have access to modern tools that make learning more interactive, visual, and engaging.”
“You have not only built a facility but also built opportunity and confidence in our learners,” he said.
Representatives of the Ghana Code Club also said the partnership embodies their shared vision to bridge the digital divide and make innovation accessible to all learners.
“Ghana Code Club will train and equip trainers from participating centres with assistive digital learning kits, micro:bits, unplugged coding, robotics, and AI teaching resources,” they said.
“These tools will help educators introduce technology concepts in engaging and accessible ways—using creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Together we are proving that with the right support, everyone can code, create, and lead change.”
