
Mahfuz Alabidun
Mahfuz Alabidun is an inspiring social entrepreneur and educationist who has dedicated his life to making a positive impact in the lives of others, especially those who are less privileged. His work with the Inmates Educational Foundation, which he founded, is a testament to his commitment to providing educational opportunities for inmates and helping to reduce recidivism rates in Nigeria.
Through the Inmates Educational Foundation, Mahfuz Alabidun has been able to provide educational materials, mentorship, and training programs to over 4000 inmates in several prisons so far in Lagos, Ebonyi, Osun, Oyo and Kano States Nigeria. He has also initiated various advocacy programs to raise awareness about the importance of education in rehabilitating and reintegrating inmates into society.
He is a serial volunteer with social, religious, and political groups. Mahfuz is a hold a Master's in Educational Management at Lagos State University.
Mahfuz Alabidun's work has earned him several recognitions and awards, including being selected as a 2023 Mandela Washington Fellow Fully Funded by the United States Department of State, the 2022 Peak Unstoppable Human of Change Award, 2021 Muhammed Sanusi SDG challenge award, Active Citizen Awards and many others.
Mahfuz TEDx Lagos speaker which is streamed on Tedx Global platform. He also runs MAMUT GLOBAL EDUCATION CONSULT, further solidifying his impact in education.
He is an excellent example of how one person's passion and dedication can make a difference in the lives of many.