
Okeyinfu Ajayi
Founder, BusyMinds School, Busy Minds Center Relocation, social media and child development
About this speaker
Okeyinfu Ajayi is a seasoned educational consultant and the visionary founder of Busy Minds Center, a renowned educational institution and training center based in Nigeria. With a career spanning over two decades, her expertise encompasses various domains, including education, project management, business development, performance improvement, supply chain management, curriculum development, business analysis, and systems audits.
She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Benin, Nigeria, and has earned professional certifications from prestigious institutions like The British Computer Society, Rutgers Business School, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and the Curry School of Education at Virginia State University.
Passionate about capacity development in education, entrepreneurship, and project management, Okeyinfu serves as a business analyst trainer and mentor at a prominent UK-based consulting and training firm. As a consultant and coach, she is highly regarded for her ability to build and lead teams, develop and implement technology-driven systems, drive results, and her strong business acumen.
Her work revolves around various aspects of education and business strategy. She assists business leaders in developing operational excellence, talent management, and financial frameworks that ensure long-term sustainability. Okeyinfu is known for her expertise in measuring and replicating performance, creating feedback and tracking systems, and fostering a culture of diversity, engagement, and self-expression within teams.
In her commitment to enhancing education, she collaborates with organizations such as The Office of Education Quality Assurance in Lagos and served as one of the executors of The STEAM-UP Lagos Project. This initiative aims to bridge the digital skills gap in public schools and promote problem?based learning and solutions-thinking among students.
Okeyinfu also conducts school leadership and teacher training programs, focusing on improving the quality of education and educational leadership across Nigeria and the African continent. She is the driving force behind the annual Pan African Schools Virtual Conference known as 'School Rewired.'Her accomplishments have been featured in reputable publications like The Guardian Newspaper and The Exquisite Magazine. Okeyinfu has also shared her insights as a guest on prominent shows and stages, including the Enterprise Development Center of the Lagos Business School , Sunrise Daily on Channels TV, Rubbin Minds on Channels TV Nigeria and African Business Radio.
Her management philosophy centers on responsibility, accountability, creativity, and mutual respect. She emphasizes the value of diversity, creativity, and innovation within teams. Okeyinfu has a proven track record of effectively managing resources and staff to enhance educational services, ultimately creating an optimal environment for students and teachers to thrive.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Okeyinfu is a compassionate mentor and a dedicated advocate for entrepreneurs. She deeply cares about both businesses and their owners, striving to develop their capacity and align their processes for sustainable growth.
Okeyinfu Ajayi actively participates on the boards of several organizations, including Beyond the Classroom Foundation, The Autism Awareness Foundation, and Sharing Life Africa. When she's not immersed in her work, you can find her enjoying a romance novel or unwinding with a cookery show on Netflix.
As a published author, writer, and sought-after speaker, Okeyinfu Ajayi is driven by purpose and a strong belief that passion, coupled with effective business protocols, is essential for sustaining a business beyond its initial launch phase.