Esther Okade

A Nigerian entrepreneur who revolutionized children's education through innovative math programs

Esther Okade (born 2002) is a Nigerian businesswoman and founder of Arkadiko Solutions, a company that develops math education curricula for children aged 4-18. By age 10, she had already authored a series of math textbooks that are now used in over 50 schools across West Africa. Her company website showcases her vision to bridge the education gap through accessible STEM programs. Okade's Math Champions initiative has trained 200+ teachers since 2021 through partnerships with UNICEF and African Union educational bodies. In 2023, she launched Africa's first blockchain-based education platform, MathChain, which tracks student progress using AI algorithms. Her TEDx talk 'Rethinking Education for the Digital Generation' (260k views) highlights her innovative approaches. Okade was featured in Forbes Africa (2022) as one of the continent's top 30 under-30 innovators and recently advised the Nigerian government's digital education policy reforms.