Founding Team &
Senior Management
Profile
Leadership profiles of the founding and executive team of Edukrest Limited — prepared for investor and accelerator due diligence review.
Company Overview
Edukrest Limited is an education technology company focused on transforming the way schools deliver education through modern digital infrastructure. The company develops intelligent school management systems and learning technologies designed to improve educational accessibility, operational efficiency, and learning outcomes across African schools.
The company integrates AI-driven analytics, digital classroom tools, and school management systems to help educational institutions modernize their operations and teaching processes — delivering measurable improvements for administrators, teachers, and students alike.
Founding Team
Emmanuel Abolarinwa is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Edukrest Limited. He is a full-stack software developer, product designer, and entrepreneur with experience spanning education, technology development, and digital product innovation.
Emmanuel studied Architecture and Architectural Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, where he developed the design thinking and problem-solving skills that later shaped his approach to building technology products. He served as a teacher and administrative staff in a private school during his university years — gaining direct, first-hand experience with the challenges faced by educators and students in traditional school environments.
He also gained professional experience with Wakina Consults (architectural practice) and Dyno Ops Technologies (digital product development), before founding Edukrest Limited in January 2025. He has been actively involved in entrepreneurship development programs, innovation competitions, and has served as Vice President of the Student Wing of the Entrepreneurship Center at FUT Minna.
- Founder and builder of Edukrest platform architecture
- Led early product development and school partnerships
- Participated in multiple startup demo days
- VP — Student Wing, Entrepreneurship Center, FUT Minna
- Drove early-stage funding applications and investor outreach
- United People Global – Entrepreneurship Excellence Award
- Remote Webnet Dynamics Innovation Competition – 2nd Place
- Founders Friday Student Innovation Demo – 1st Place
- FUT Minna Entrepreneurship Center Innovation Competition – 1st Place
- Multiple HP LIFE Entrepreneurship Certifications
- SAS Learning Certificates
- AI Learning Certifications
- United People Global Entrepreneurship Training
- Remote Webnet Dynamics Innovation Training
Samuel Abolarinwa is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Edukrest Limited. He is an AI developer and robotics engineering student specializing in machine learning systems, large language models, backend engineering, and predictive analytics — bringing deep technical expertise to the company's core product infrastructure.
Samuel currently studies Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Minna. He leads the technical development of Edukrest's core systems, including the AI-powered predictive analytics engine used within the Edukrest School Management System. He also develops AI simulation systems and machine learning applications across multiple domains and industries.
- Predictive Analytics Engine — Edukrest School Management System
- YouPlus AI Agricultural Platform — Soil analysis and crop prediction
- Autonomous Driving Simulation System — Obstacle detection project
- Google Cloud Development Certification
- MATLAB Certifications
- Huawei Technical Certifications
Senior Management
Esther Abolarinwa leads operational strategy and social impact programs at Edukrest Limited. She brings strong experience across education, sustainability advocacy, and community development initiatives.
She holds both a B.Tech and an M.Tech from the Federal University of Technology, Minna — receiving her Master's degree through a competitive scholarship awarded by the African Center of Excellence. She is a certified advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is deeply active in youth empowerment and education outreach programs.
Esther has worked across educational institutions as a teacher and mentor, and is currently pursuing her PhD while leading Edukrest's operational development and impact initiatives.
Deborah Abolayo leads financial management and financial record systems at Edukrest Limited. She brings over five years of accounting experience across various institutions and sectors.
She has served as Accountant for Micro Warriors Initiative and Top Class Limited, where she built expertise in financial management, accounting systems, budgeting, and financial record keeping. Her experience ensures Edukrest maintains rigorous financial discipline as it scales toward revenue generation.
Deborah holds a B.Tech in Microbiology from FUT Minna and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Biotechnology at Tallinn University Central Africa.
- Accountant — Micro Warriors Initiative
- Accountant — Top Class Limited
- 5+ years accounting experience across institutions
Team Timeline
Awards & Recognition
Certifications
Social Impact Initiative
Access Program
Edukrest Limited is committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not stand between students and quality education. The company allocates 10% of its platform user capacity to scholarship access for students from underserved and disadvantaged backgrounds across Nigeria and Africa.
Through this initiative, qualified students can access Edukrest's full suite of learning resources entirely free of charge, based on demonstrated merit and documented financial need. The program reflects Edukrest's belief that technology-enabled education should be accessible to every student — regardless of economic circumstance.