About
Education leader. Safeguarding specialist. Entrepreneur.
Princess Akinpelu (formerly Onwuka) is an internationally recognised education leader, safeguarding specialist, entrepreneur and advisor dedicated to building safer, smarter and more equitable education systems across Africa and beyond.
Recognition
World Bank Top 100 Female-Led Businesses in Africa
Safeticha · Africa's leading AI-powered school management platform
1,000+
Schools supported
3,000+
Educators trained
10+ yrs
In education
Introduction
A career built at the intersection of safeguarding, leadership and emerging technology.
With more than a decade of experience in education, leadership development and school improvement, Princess has established herself as a trusted voice at the intersection of safeguarding, educational innovation, professional development and emerging technologies. Her work has supported schools, educators, education organisations and policymakers in strengthening educational outcomes while creating environments where children can learn, thrive and be protected.
She is the Founder and CEO of Onkar Consult, an education consultancy focused on capacity building, school improvement and professional learning, and the Co-Founder of Safeticha, Africa's leading AI-powered school management platform. Under her leadership, Safeticha has become one of the continent's most recognised edtech initiatives, supporting schools and organisations to improve teaching and learning through technology.
Safeticha was recognised by the World Bank as one of the Top 100 Female-Led Businesses in Africa, highlighting the organisation's impact and innovation in addressing one of education's most critical challenges: safeguarding children and young people.
Throughout her career, Princess has consulted for and supported more than 1,000 schools and educational institutions and trained over 3,000 educators, school leaders and safeguarding professionals across multiple countries. Her expertise spans safeguarding and child protection, school leadership, teacher development, educational technology, governance, policy implementation and organisational capacity building.
Thought leadership
Princess regularly speaks at conferences, leadership summits, webinars and professional learning events, sharing insights on safeguarding, education innovation, leadership development, artificial intelligence in education and the future of learning. Her ability to bridge practical school leadership experience with emerging trends in technology and policy has made her a sought-after keynote speaker, panellist and advisor.
Beyond her work in safeguarding and education consultancy, Princess is deeply passionate about the transformative role of technology in education. She is an advocate for responsible and ethical AI adoption in schools and education systems, helping leaders navigate the opportunities and risks associated with emerging technologies while ensuring that child safety, inclusion and educational quality remain at the centre of innovation.
Mission
"To help create a future where every education system is safer, more effective and better equipped to prepare learners for a rapidly changing world."
Areas of Expertise
Six disciplines. One operating thesis.
01
Safeguarding & Child Protection
Policy, audits, digital safeguarding and governance for UK and international schools.
02
School Leadership & Improvement
Capacity building, professional learning and whole-school improvement frameworks.
03
Educational Technology
Responsible AI adoption, product strategy and operating models for schools and EdTech founders.
04
Teacher & Leadership Development
Training and development programmes for educators, school leaders and safeguarding professionals.
05
Governance & Policy
Board effectiveness, policy implementation and organisational capacity building.
06
African Education Systems
Market intelligence, partnerships and expansion strategy across key African markets.
Credentials
Qualifications & recognition.
A record of formal qualifications, accreditations and continuing professional development underpinning every engagement — reflecting a commitment to the highest professional standards in child protection and safeguarding practice.
- 01
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education
- 02
Associate Member, Nigeria Institute of Training and Development (NITAD)
- 03
Advanced Level 3 Safeguarding Certification
- 04
Co-Founder, Safeticha — World Bank Top 100 Female-Led Businesses in Africa
Global practice
Working across the UK, Africa and international markets.
Today, Princess works with schools, education organisations, EdTech companies, governments, investors and development partners across the United Kingdom, Africa and international markets. Her unique combination of educational expertise, entrepreneurial experience and safeguarding leadership enables her to help organisations navigate complex challenges, drive meaningful change and build sustainable impact.
Whether advising school leaders on safeguarding strategy, supporting EdTech companies with responsible innovation, guiding organisations entering African education markets or speaking on the future of education, Princess brings a practical, strategic and globally informed perspective shaped by years of experience on the frontlines of educational transformation.