How Adegboyega Musthofa Adebayo is redefining business education, innovation in Africa
In what many have described as a revolutionary step for education, innovation, and enterprise development in Nigeria, Osun Business School (OBS) has been officially registered, setting a bold new standard for business leadership training and entrepreneurial transformation in Africa.
Founded by Adegboyega Musthofa Adebayo, a Doctorate of Business Administration in International Business, the institution is designed to go beyond traditional classroom teaching, serving as a real-world business laboratory where entrepreneurs, executives, and public sector professionals will acquire the tools to create, manage, and scale sustainable ventures.
“Osun Business School is not just a school. It’s an idea factory. It’s where innovation meets execution, where we bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world enterprise. We are building a new generation of business leaders who can compete globally and create impact locally,” Dr. Adebayo said.
Unlike the conventional business education model, Osun Business School is structured to combine academic rigour with entrepreneurial incubation, mentorship, and access to investment networks.
The school will provide programs tailored for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and civil servants, enabling them to upgrade their professional and managerial skills while pursuing practical business growth.
The institution will also partner with foreign universities and strategic industry leaders to offer dual certification, global immersion programs, and cross-border mentorship opportunities and advance beyond the traditional model of Lagos Business School and similar institutions by focusing on innovation, inclusivity, and enterprise development at the grassroots level.
Adebayo revealed that the Governing Council and Executive Members of the school will be announced soon, and that full operations will commence in 2026, with programs designed to stimulate job creation, business expansion, and leadership excellence across Nigeria.
“Our goal is not only to teach business,” Dr. Adebayo added, “but to transform how people think about business from survival to scalability, from local operation to global relevance. Osun Business School will be a launchpad for tomorrow’s African business champions.”
He expressed appreciation to Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke for his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, education, and innovation, which have created an enabling environment for such transformative initiatives in the state.
Osun Business School stands as a beacon of innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship, positioning Osun State as the next frontier of business education in Nigeria and beyond.
