About Bola Kalejaiye | The Childhood Advocate

My Story

I was a child once and my inner child is still alive and expressing herself.

I am a mother.

I was a maker of children's clothes.

I was a teacher in children's church and youth church.

I am a Montessori certified educator — I have guided children in preschool and elementary classrooms.

I am an entrepreneur - I have been mandated to create and steward enterprises that reveal the heart, mind, and personality of God through children and for children. Each initiative is both a system and a sanctuary — designed from divine blueprints, tested through human stewardship, and measured by fruitfulness.

Abiding in Christ. Imitating the Father. Following The Holy Spirit.

My VISTA

The enterprises have history, they have currently moving parts, and an envisioned massive future. On this journey, we are blessed with many who have found their purpose and calling here, with me as the chief servant. At this point in the journey my role is clear to me. I call it my VISTA.

V — Vision

To see what God sees; to discern what is broken and what wholeness looks like.

I — Inspiration

To receive the divine blueprint through intimacy with the Holy Spirit.

S — Systems

To build structures that are self-sustaining, self-replicating, fruitful.

T — Transmission

To multiply by imparting wisdom and spirit to others He has called.

A — Accountability

To assess fruit and impact, ensuring that every seed sown bears fruit.

This is my work. I am a Childhood Advocate.

Co-Founded Enterprises

In addition to the enterprises I am the chief servant of, I have co-founded other enterprises with some really amazing people.

Education Reform and Innovation Team (ERIT)

Large-scale reform and transformation work in our education sector towards values-driven, future-ready education for every Nigerian learner.

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Nucleus Centre for Early Childhood Development

A movement creating developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, and replicable standards for Nigeria's children.

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Voice & Vision

Bola Kalejaiye loves to talk about children and all things related to them. She is currently working on a podcast to share her vision, passion and experiences on Christian Montessori education with the world.

She has been invited to speak at a number of events on children's development and education. Here are recordings of some of these events.

Guiding Light Assembly | Family Forum

June 2018

Bola was one of the panelists at her home church Guiding Light Assembly Ikoyi, where she served as a leader of The Rechabite Fellowship from 2004 to 2011.

Kingdom Summit 2022 | Grace, Influence, and Change

2022

An annual economic and leadership conference focusing on applying biblical principles to business and the marketplace.

EdTalk TV | The Teachers We Need For The Education We Want

Bola sharing her views on education and teaching profession in Nigeria.

Olive Conference April 2024 | Discipling For Impact

April 2024

Speaking on discipleship opportunities at different phases of a child's development.

Taiwo Akinlami | Town Hall

August 2024

Invited to speak on Child Safeguarding and Early Childhood Education.

Podcast Coming Soon

Bola is currently working on a podcast to share her vision, passion and experiences on Christian Montessori education.

Stay tuned for "The Advocate's Voice"

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