EStars, a pioneer in the esports industry, has partnered with Ecobank Nigeria, a division of the top pan-African banking firm, Ecobank firm, to promote esports education and provide kids in Nigeria with essential life skills. With this collaboration, Ecobank continues to demonstrate its commitment to uplifting African children via technology and education.
Thank you for visiting The Vestigator, don't forget to share!
Building on successful implementations in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, EStars will incorporate its cutting-edge Esports Club and educational credentials into Nigeria’s schools. The transformational potential of this partnership was highlighted by EStars CEO Mags Byrne, who stated: “Esports is more than just gaming; it’s a gateway to acquiring essential life skills needed in today’s digital world.”
Through our esports curriculum, we hope to give every Nigerian kid the chance to acquire these skills, given Ecobank’s broad reach and commitment to youth development.
This collaboration embodies our goal of empowering Africa’s young through esports as a revolutionary educational tool. The project was commended by Omoboye Odu, Head of SMEs, Partnerships and Collaborations at Ecobank Nigeria, who said it was a perfect fit with the bank’s CSR objectives.
She emphasised how it advances Ecobank’s goal of giving young Africans the tools they need to succeed in the digital era. “At Ecobank, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for Africa’s young people to thrive in the digital age. A distinctive and interesting method of teaching is provided by esports.
We are improving education’s relevance and accessibility for the upcoming generation of African leaders by working with EStars. By giving students the tools they need for the future, we support the long-term social and economic development of Africa.
Through this agreement, a comprehensive educational program called the Esports Club will be introduced and implemented in schools across Nigeria. This website provides instructional games that foster the growth of important soft skills including leadership, cooperation, and critical thinking. The platform, created by a group of industry professionals and educators at EStars, will use Ecobank’s vast network to reach even the most remote regions of Nigeria and eventually other African countries.
Esports has become a potent tool for involving students in non-traditional learning settings as digital education develops. EStars is incorporating esports into the curriculum to provide students with an engaging and dynamic approach to learning important life skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.
Their programs, which have proven effective in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, will now cater to the increasing educational requirements of Nigerian students, providing them with an understanding of the esports sector and its employment prospects.
The goal of integrating esports into Nigeria’s educational system is to address the issue of keeping pupils interested and ready for obstacles they may face in the real world. The Nigerian government’s goals of increasing digital literacy and getting young people ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution are in line with this project.
Beyond education, this cooperation has the potential to significantly boost Nigeria’s and Africa’s socioeconomic progress. With potential benefits including job creation and economic activity in sectors including event management, broadcasting, game development, and content creation, Nigeria has a chance to become a major participant in the growing esports industry.
To guarantee the accomplishment and sustainability of this project, Ecobank and EStars are committed to collaborating with educational authorities, school administration, and the larger community. With the help of this alliance, Nigerian education is entering a new era where life skills, games, and technology all work together to give the country’s young a better future.
