Mrs. Olubunmi Anuoluwapo Odubanjo-Bayonle is the visionary Proprietress of Alpha’s Choice Montessori School, a beacon of excellence in early childhood education. Her professional journey began at First Bank where she spent decades of exemplary service, rising through variousl roles to retire honorably as a Deputy Manager.

Guided by her passion for education and a divine sense of purpose, Mrs. Odubanjo-Bayonle founded Alpha’s Choice Montessori School in 2011 to contribute meaningfully to enhancing quality education in Nigeria.

Mrs. Odubanjo-Bayonle holds an HND and a PGD in Marketing and is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (Part I). A relentless pursuit of knowledge and professional development has marked her educational transition. She has participated in numerous specialized training sessions, workshops, and education conferences, including:

  • University of Pretoria, Faculty of Education (South Africa): Training on advanced educational methodologies.
  • Cambridge University (UK): Attendance at an international education conference.
  • EBility: Special needs education training.
  • Creative Minded Educators (CME): Training in innovative teaching approaches.
  • Microsoft Education: Digital skills for 21st-century teaching.

She actively engages in educational platforms that foster growth, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring she remains at the forefront of best practices in education.

Mrs. Odubanjo-Bayonle is passionately committed to integrating technology into education to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century. She collaborates with industry leaders such as Co-Creation Hub (CCHUB) and Task Systems to implement cutting-edge educational technology (EdTech) tools, provide digital training, and create a technologically advanced learning environment. Her efforts are geared toward raising global, visionary leaders with the skills and knowledge to excel in a rapidly evolving world.

It was in recognition of her contribution to nation building in the area of Development, Management and Delivery of Quality Education in Nigeria that Mrs. Olubunmi Anuoluwapo Odubanjo-Bayonle was deemed worthy to be conferred with the Woman of Merit Gold Award.