"Unlocking the Genius in Every Child"
Ogunnika Abosede Olabode — fondly called Dr. Genius
Founder, DRGenius EduAct Impact Foundation (DEAIF)
My name is Ogunnika Abosede Olabode, and most people know me as DrGenius. I am an early childhood educator, teacher educator, and the founder of DRGenius EduAct Impact Foundation (DEAIF), based in Nigeria.
My journey in education began over a decade ago, taking me through nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, and universities. I have taught children as young as two years old and mentored undergraduate students. Every season has deepened my conviction: every child carries genius inside them. What they need are the right people and the right tools around them.
I help teachers teach better, help parents support learning at home, and give children the reading foundation they deserve. Through phonics tools, children's books, training resources, and practical guides, my work reaches learners and educators across Nigeria and beyond.
I hold a First Class degree in Early Childhood Education and Geography from the University of Ibadan where I graduated as the Best Graduating Student. I am a certified teacher registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria and a published author with over 15 works to my name.
These are not staged photos. They are real moments from real classrooms, real teacher training sessions, and real communities where change is happening one child at a time.
Some of the most important work happens in the smallest, most forgotten classrooms. These photos were taken in rural communities in Plateau State where children sit on wooden benches in brick buildings, with little more than a blackboard, a few books, and a teacher who shows up for them every day.
Abosede has taught in these settings firsthand. She knows what it means to look into the eyes of a child sitting in a dark room with torn walls and watch them sound out their first word. That moment is what drives everything DEAIF does.
The after-school English building programme targets children who are falling behind in reading and literacy. Through structured phonics, storytelling, and one-on-one engagement, children in these rural communities are given the reading foundation that sets them up for life.
Education does not stop at the school gate. DEAIF takes action in communities, homes, and streets — because unlocking a child's genius sometimes starts with making sure they have clothes on their back, a wheelchair under a parent, or a teacher who knows how to use a computer.
There was no hall. No projector. No cushioned chairs. Just a large tree, 90 eager students in white and green uniforms, a microphone, a laptop, and the conviction that every young person in that compound had a genius waiting to be unlocked.
Students were guided through the ISLP Model — a career discovery framework covering Interest, Strength, Limitation & Purpose — and introduced to Rafiki AI, Africa's first AI-powered career counsellor, accessible free via WhatsApp 24/7. Carried out as part of the IYC13 Youth in Action Week with DEAIF as an officially recognised participating organisation.
Community High School, Ayetoro Gbede, Kogi State — 19 May 2026
Ten dedicated teachers came together for a practical training session covering AI tools for teaching, hands-on learning materials, and numeracy strategies. Participants were introduced to and trained on industry-leading AI platforms — Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT — exploring how these tools can be applied directly in the classroom to improve lesson planning, student engagement, and learning outcomes.
These photos tell the story without many words. A child standing in a school uniform that has completely torn apart. Another whose clothes are held together by threads. This is what Abosede saw on the ground in Jengre, Plateau State. So she acted.
The Clothe a Child Initiative provides school clothing to children who cannot afford decent uniforms. Alongside this, DEAIF partnered with Beautiful Gate Handicapped NGO to distribute assistive mobility aids to physically challenged individuals in the community, including 17 wheelchairs, 2 walkers, 5 walking sticks, and 2 crutches.
This programme is ongoing. If you would like to support it, reach out directly.
DRGenius EduAct Impact Foundation (DEAIF) is a Nigerian NGO dedicated to advancing equitable, inclusive, and holistic education for children and youth across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
DEAIF sits at the intersection of early literacy, performing arts development, teacher education, child protection, and community development — all unified by one belief: every child is a genius waiting for the right environment.
Vision: A world where every child — regardless of geography, gender, or background — discovers and deploys their unique genius through quality education and the transformative power of the arts.
Mission: DEAIF advances early literacy programmes, ethical performing arts talent development, and teacher education and empowering every child to rise as the genius they are born to be, while building communities that protect, nurture, and celebrate young talent.
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These are not just awards. They are proof that showing up consistently, doing the work with integrity, and caring for people produces results that others notice.
Everything I create comes from real classroom experience. These books and phonics tools are designed for Nigerian and African children, teachers, and parents who want results they can see.
All books and phonics resources are available on my digital store. Downloads are instant.
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You do not need to be an educator to change a child's life. DEAIF welcomes passionate individuals who want to give their time, skills, and energy to building a better future for Nigerian children.
Whether you are a parent wanting to understand your child better, a teacher looking for practical training, a school owner wanting to improve your early years programme, or an organisation interested in partnering with DEAIF — reach out. Every message is welcome.