Miss Olubusayo Temitope Osoba is an accomplished special education professional, International Behaviour Analyst, Qualified Autism Service Practitioner–Supervisor and advocate for children with developmental and learning disabilities. With over 15 years of experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), special education, therapeutic intervention, and professional supervision, she has dedicated her career to helping children with additional needs develop essential skills, improve communication, and achieve greater independence. Her work combines evidence-based behavioural interventions with individualised educational planning, family collaboration, and professional capacity-building, positioning her as a committed contributor to the advancement of specialised care and inclusive learning in Nigeria.

Her academic background includes a Master of Arts in History and Strategic Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Strategic Studies from the University of Lagos, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Teachers Institute, Kaduna. Combining her educational training with specialist certifications and extensive practical experience, she has developed a multidisciplinary professional profile spanning education, behavioural intervention, programme coordination, and organisational leadership.

As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ri-Care Helpmate Services Hub Ltd., established in 2016, Osoba has led the development and implementation of specialised intervention programmes for children with learning and behavioural challenges. In her role as Head Therapist, she oversees assessments, develops individualised education and behaviour intervention plans, monitors developmental progress, and works closely with parents to support children’s learning and wellbeing. Her CV records a 75% improvement in client outcomes, alongside the development of more than 200 intervention plans and the training and supervision of over 200 therapists and Applied Behaviour Analysis tutors. These accomplishments demonstrate the scale of her contribution to professional development and specialised intervention services.

Her expertise encompasses autism and developmental support, behaviour management, communication and language development, skill acquisition, and special education. She applies ABA principles to develop structured interventions tailored to individual needs, while supporting progress monitoring, documentation, goal setting, and collaboration between families and professionals. Her approach recognises the importance of understanding each child’s strengths and challenges and creating appropriate opportunities for learning, social development, and functional independence.

Beyond her work at Ri-Care Helpmate Services Hub, Miss Osoba has contributed to the professional development of the special needs sector through leadership, training, and community engagement. At AB Psychoeducation Services, she serves as an International Behaviour Analyst and Qualified Autism Service Practitioner–Supervisor, with responsibilities spanning training, supervision, programme implementation, and advisory support. She is also a Regional Representative of the Association for Behaviour Analysis in Nigeria, where she supports professional engagement, advocacy, collaboration, and capacity-building within the field.

Her commitment to community service is further reflected in her longstanding involvement with the Ask the Pediatrician Foundation and Super Parents Foundation. Through her various coordination and leadership roles, she has supported outreach, stakeholder engagement, family support initiatives, and programmes serving children and their caregivers. These responsibilities complement her clinical and educational work, extending her contribution beyond direct intervention to the wider support networks that help children and families navigate developmental challenges.

Miss Olubusayo Osoba’s professional credentials include certification as an International Behaviour Analyst (IBA) and as a Qualified Autism Service Practitioner–Supervisor (QASP-S) through the QABA Board. She has also undertaken specialised training through the Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM) programme, covering areas such as autism spectrum disorder, cognitive behavioural intervention, reinforcement, prompting, differential reinforcement, discrete trial training, visual cues, and antecedent-based intervention. This continuing professional development supports her commitment to structured, informed, and individualised intervention practices.

In recognition of the importance of professional advocacy and collaboration, Osoba continues to contribute to initiatives that promote awareness, strengthen family engagement, and support the development of practitioners working with children with additional needs. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to improving intervention practices, equipping therapists and educators with practical skills, and helping families better understand and support their children’s developmental journeys.

Her professional journey stands as a testament to the value of sustained service, specialised expertise, and purposeful leadership in building a more supportive environment for children with developmental and learning disabilities.

It is in Recognition of her Sterling Accomplishments in Special Needs Children Education and Therapeutic Services in Nigeria that Miss Olubusayo Temitope Osoba is deemed worthy to be conferred with the Nigerian Achievement Award.