Monrovia — Ecobank Liberia, an affiliate of the leading pan-African banking group, the Ecobank Group, celebrated its Thirteenth annual Ecobank Day on 11th October on the theme 'Enabling Inclusive Learning for all.' This theme reflects Ecobank's conviction that every child - including those with disabilities -- should have equitable access to education.
The program, held at Riverview International Christian Academy (RICA) in Ganta, Nimba County, marked a significant milestone in the bank's ongoing commitment to transforming education across Liberia and Africa - at- large.
Launched in 2013, Ecobank Day is the Group's flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, mobilizing employees, the Ecobank Foundation, and partners around critical causes such as health, education, and youth empowerment. It reflects the Group's commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment.
The 2025 edition was particularly meaningful as it marks Ecobank's 40th anniversary, celebrating, 40 years of innovation, growth, and commitment to Africa's development.
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Speaking at the program, Madam Salamata Diallo, Managing Director of Ecobank Liberia, emphasized the importance of inclusive learning and the role of technology in bridging educational gaps. This year's theme, "Enabling Inclusive Learning for All," aligns with the final phase of Ecobank's three-year campaign, Transforming Africa Through Education.
"Far too often, children, especially those with disabilities are marginalized, not due to a lack of ability, but because the systems around them have not evolved to meet their learning needs. Thanks to advancements in technology, we now have the tools to change that narrative". Madam Diallo stated.
She named AI-powered platforms, text to speech software, and speech recognition tools as gateways to learning, confidence, and inclusion.
As part of the celebration, Ecobank Liberia officially dedicated and turned over a newly refurbished and fully equipped IT laboratory to RICA. The lab features modern computers, desks, chairs, and Air Conditions, amongst others designed to support both general and assistive learning technologies.
About Ecobank
Ecobank Group is the leading private pan-African banking group with unrivalled African expertise. Present in 34 sub-Saharan African countries, as well as France, the UK, UAE and China, its unique pan-African platform provides a single gateway for payments, cash management, trade and investment. The Group employs over 14,000 people and offers Consumer, Commercial, Corporate and Investment Banking products, services and solutions across multiple channels,
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About Ecobank Foundation
The Ecobank Foundation was created to make a positive impact on the lives of people in Africa. Established by the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African bank, the Foundation is positioned to contribute to the social and economic transformation of the continent, particularly in the communities in which the bank operates.
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