Mr. Afeez Akanji Abdulrasak

Afeez Akanji AbdulRasak is a transformational specialist in Early Childhood and Special Education with over 15 years of experience empowering children and families across Nigeria and the United States.

He graduated top of his class and was immediately appointed as a university lecturer, reflecting his exceptional academic excellence and leadership capacity. Since 2016, he has served as a lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences Education at the University of Lagos. In 2021, he earned a fully funded PhD opportunity in the United States and is currently a doctoral scholar in Early Childhood Education/Special Education at Oakland University, Michigan.

Afeez is a Special Education expert and autism advocate, serving as a trainer and consultant on Autism Spectrum Disorder initiatives across Nigeria, Ghana, and the United States. His research focuses on the lived experiences of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, reinforcing his commitment to inclusive education and family advocacy.

He is the Director of Bilingual International Academy and Founder of The Child Expert Clinic, where he provides evidence-based guidance to parents, educators, and policymakers globally.

As Chairman of the Halymah Ibrahim Babangida Foundation, Afeez has led initiatives impacting over 10,000 Nigerians by creating pathways for institutional partnerships, empowering education, supporting vulnerable populations, and extending structured humanitarian interventions across communities.

Afeez is a Harvard Business School Social Enterprise Initiative alumnus and aspires to serve as the Minister of Education in Nigeria, championing transformative policies that elevate educational standards and expand opportunities for every child