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Founder & Managing Director

Michael Adebayo

Educational Consultant · Institutional Development Strategist · Project Management Professional

Two decades advancing educational access, institutional excellence and international collaboration — championing the initiatives that shape OERL's vision, growth and strategic direction.

Education Development Institutional Strategy International Partnerships Project Management
Michael Adebayo, Founder and Managing Director of OERL
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The Profile

A career built on opening doors to education

Michael Adebayo is an educational consultant, administrator and development advocate with deep experience across administration, admissions, institutional development and international education partnerships.

As Founder and Managing Director of Oredian Education Resources Limited, he has led initiatives focused on educational access, institutional development, educational intelligence, employability, international collaboration and innovation — continually shaping OERL's mission to advance education, connect opportunities and transform futures.

Areas of Focus
  • Educational Consultancy
  • Admissions & Student Support
  • Institutional Development
  • Educational Intelligence
  • International Partnerships
  • Leadership & Capacity Building
Career Journey

Key Milestones

A progression of building, expanding and elevating educational opportunity over more than a decade.

2010

Foundation of OERL

Establishment of Oredian Education Resources Limited to bridge gaps in educational opportunity and quality.

2011

International Collaboration

Participation in international education promotion and collaboration with institutions abroad.

2012 – 2020

Consultancy Expansion

Growth in educational consultancy, admissions support and the development of lasting institutional partnerships.

2021 – 2025

Higher Education & Intelligence

Expansion into higher-education development, educational intelligence, capacity building and leadership development.

2026

Strategic Platforms

Launch of EduLink GMAP, the Study in Nigeria Initiative, AEIN, OERL Academy, EDUCOM Awards and the International Seminar Series.

Expertise

Areas of Expertise

The disciplines Michael brings to every engagement, board and partnership.

Institutional Development

Strengthening the systems, governance and capacity that help educational institutions perform and grow.

Educational Intelligence

Research, data and insight that inform policy, planning and evidence-led decision-making.

Admissions & Student Success

Guidance, pathways and support that help students make confident educational and career decisions.

International Partnerships

Building cross-border collaborations that connect learners and institutions to global opportunity.

Leadership & Capacity Building

Executive education and professional development that grow the people behind great institutions.

Project Management

Disciplined delivery of complex educational programmes, from strategy through to measurable impact.

Credentials

Qualifications, Certifications & Memberships

A foundation of formal education, professional certification and sector affiliation.

Qualifications

  • Educational Administration & Management
  • Institutional Development
  • Educational Consultancy

Certifications

  • Project Management Professional
  • International Education Partnerships
  • Leadership & Capacity Building

Professional Memberships

  • Education Development Networks
  • Admissions & Guidance Bodies
  • International Education Associations

Detailed qualifications, certification bodies and membership records are maintained by OERL and updated periodically.

Featured Initiatives

Projects & Programmes Led

Flagship platforms founded or championed under Michael's leadership.

Student Mobility

EduLink GMAP

Global mobility and admissions pathways connecting students to opportunity.

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Knowledge Network

AEIN Network

The African Education Intelligence Network for research and policy insight.

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Executive Education

OERL Academy

Leadership development and capacity building for professionals and institutions.

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Recognition

EDUCOM Awards

Celebrating excellence, innovation and impact across the education sector.

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Thought Leadership

Publications

Practical, accessible writing that supports students and educators.

The Student's Compass to Higher Education and Career Success

A practical guide supporting students in making informed educational and career decisions.

The Complete Faceless YouTube Business Handbook

A guide to building a faceless YouTube business from the ground up.

Speaking & Recognition

Engagements & Achievements

Areas where Michael has delivered impact, contribution and recognition.

Conferences & Seminars

Keynotes and sessions on educational access, institutional development and the future of learning.

Institutional Partnerships

Convening institutions and partners to build lasting educational collaborations.

Educational Publications

Authoring and supporting resources that guide students and strengthen practice.

Professional Development

Designing and leading programmes that grow educators and administrators.

Admissions Guidance

Championing student-first admissions support and clear educational pathways.

Strategic Initiatives

Founding and steering platforms that expand opportunity across the sector.

A detailed record of speaking engagements, awards and recognitions is compiled by OERL and available on request.

In Their Words

What Partners Say

Reflections from institutions and colleagues Michael has worked alongside.

"A rare combination of strategic vision and practical delivery — Michael understands both the policy and the people behind educational change."

IP
Institutional Partner
Higher Education

"His commitment to student success is genuine. The guidance and pathways his teams create open real doors for learners."

EA
Education Administrator
Secondary Sector

"Working with OERL under Michael's leadership brought clarity, structure and momentum to our institutional development goals."

PC
Programme Coordinator
Development Partner

Testimonials shown are representative placeholders; verified partner statements will be published as they are collected.

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