The Managing Director of Ecobank, Mrs. Abena Osei-Poku, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting education and digital inclusion through a substantial donation to the University of Ghana.
At a brief ceremony, Ecobank presented 300 laptops to the Vice Chancellor’s office as part of the One Student, One Laptop initiative, aimed at equipping students with essential digital tools.
According to Mrs. Osei-Poku, the donation is intended to empower students academically and technologically, helping them better meet the demands of modern education.
She emphasized that education remains a key priority for Ecobank, noting that feedback from the first batch of laptop distributions demonstrated a positive impact on student learning and empowerment.
“We remain committed to partnering with the university and implementing initiatives that positively impact society. Supporting education and promoting digital inclusion remain core priorities for us,” she stated.
Professor Peter Quartey, Chairman of the One Student, One Laptop Initiative Committee, emphasized the significance of the laptops in bridging the digital divide among students.
He disclosed that about 40 percent of the required laptops have been received so far, with Ecobank contributing 30 percent of that total. He added that the initiative will enable students to connect to the global digital space and enhance their academic experience.
Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, explained that the initiative was conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic when access to laptops became a major challenge for many students.
She noted that with the ongoing support, the university can now expand training opportunities and improve access to digital resources.
“This initiative will allow students to explore new learning opportunities and help us better equip our computer laboratories,” she said, adding that the university looks forward to strengthening its partnership with Ecobank.
