The Special Adviser to the Ekiti State Governor on Special Education and Social Inclusion, Princess Adetoun Funmilayo Agboola, has been honoured as one of Nigeria’s 100 Most Admirable Schools, Teachers and Educators (M.A.S.T.E.R.S) Class of 2025, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to inclusive education and disability advocacy.
The award, powered by Thesis Education Group, celebrates educators, institutions and innovators transforming Nigeria’s education sector through creativity and commitment to positive change.
Princess Agboola, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Special Education from the University of Ibadan and a Cambridge International Certificate in Educational Leadership, has spent over two decades championing the cause of children with special needs.
As Special Adviser to the Governor, she has spearheaded and played key roles in several transformative reforms, including the enforcement of disability laws, the creation of Nigeria’s first public inclusive school and the establishment of a state therapy centre for children with profound disabilities.
Under her leadership, the Ekiti State Government also introduced mandatory pre-enrollment assessments, classroom accommodations and other innovative programmes that have strengthened special schools and improved access to quality education for children with disabilities in the state.
Beyond public service, Princess Agboola is the Founder and Director of Plumcare Educational Services, where she pioneered early identification and intervention systems for learners with special needs and developed professional training programmes for teachers.
Her unwavering commitment to inclusion and her visionary leadership have earned her national and international recognition as one of the foremost advocates for disability awareness and equitable education in Nigeria.
According to the Chief Executive Officer and Team Lead of Thesis Education Group, Mr Bosman Adedokun, The innovation, “100 M.A.S.T.E.R.S” was created to spotlight and connect trailblazers shaping the future of education in Nigeria and across Africa.
He explained that the platform is aimed at recognizing outstanding teachers, rewarding innovation and amplifying inspiring stories of educators who are redefining learning in their communities.
Mr Adedokun commended Princess Agboola and other honorees, describing them as the vanguard of innovation, dedication and transformation in Nigeria’s education landscape.
