Madina:More than 2,000 pupils from eight schools in the La-Nkwantanang Cluster of Schools are set to benefit from a newly refurbished Digital Learning Centre designed to support training in coding, robotics, animation, and artificial intelligence.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Centre was commissioned on Saturday as part of the 2026 Ecobank Day celebration. It is equipped with 26 computers and various accessories to provide pupils with practical digital-learning opportunities. This initiative is part of a three-year program aimed at expanding access to digital education in underserved communities.
Mrs. Abena Osei-Poku, Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana PLC, highlighted the Centre's role in helping pupils develop practical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities while engaging with emerging technologies. Training offered at the Centre will include coding, web development, animation, robotics, and AI.
The La-Nkwantanang Cluster was chosen for this project following an assessment based on the community's level of need and the potential to extend the initiative to pupils across eight schools. The project involved refurbishing the facility, providing new furniture, and installing computers and accessories to support digital learning.
Ghana Code Club will assist in structuring the digital-skills training for teachers and pupils. Mrs. Osei-Poku encouraged teachers to engage in the Train-the-Trainer program to ensure effective use of the facility and urged school authorities to maintain and protect the equipment, ensuring equitable access for all pupils.
This effort is part of Ecobank's broader initiative to expand digital education across Africa, with 66 IT laboratories built or refurbished over the past three years, benefiting over 46,000 children and young people. In Ghana, the La-Nkwantanang Centre is the seventh Digital Learning Centre established between 2023 and 2026. Two additional centres in Kumasi and Wa, completed earlier this year, are expected to be commissioned formally in October.
Mrs. Osei-Poku also mentioned ongoing maintenance and support for existing centres, including repairs and servicing of equipment, to ensure their continued functionality. She encouraged pupils to use the facility to experiment, ask questions, and learn from mistakes, noting that future technological innovations may come from the young people utilizing these resources today.