Muheez Okunade
Convener
About EAO
A clear commitment to every child we support.
Educate an Orphan exists to help children access education, remain in school and receive the practical support they need to progress.
Our story
It begins with a simple belief: a child’s education should not end because support did.
Educate an Orphan was founded in August 2025 after Muheez Okunade met a young orphan selling water near Iwo Road instead of attending school. EAO began its first academic year with eight children in September 2025 and welcomed twelve more in January 2026.
Mission & vision
Access today. Progress over time. Possibility for the future.
Our mission is to provide educational opportunities and practical support for orphaned and vulnerable children, empowering them with the knowledge, confidence and opportunity to build brighter futures.
Our approach
Support should be considered, consistent and accountable.
01Identify
02Assess
03Support
04Monitor
05Report
Our values
Dignity, responsibility and consistency guide the work.
EAO is Muslim-led and welcomes children, donors, volunteers and partners from every background.
01Dignity
02Opportunity
03Responsibility
04Transparency
05Consistency
06Compassion and inclusion
Our team
The people carrying the work forward.
EAO was founded by Muheez Okunade with a team of volunteers in August 2025. The team works with guardians, schools and supporters to identify needs, deliver support and follow each learner’s progress.
Ashiru Habeebah
Media and Communications
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Board of trustees
Independent oversight. Shared responsibility.
The Board of Trustees supports EAO’s governance, accountability and long-term direction. Three trustee positions are currently vacant.
Maryam Thaoban
Trustee
Idris Adebisi
Trustee
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Governance
Trust is built through visible standards.
Our governance, safeguarding and reporting practices are designed to protect children and give supporters a clear view of how the work is carried out.
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