The Abubakar Kawu Baraje Foundation (AKBF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through education, community empowerment, and humanitarian service. Our flagship project, the Baraje Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies (BCAIS) in Ilorin, Kwara State, provides quality Arabic, Islamic, and modern education to children and youths, nurturing them to become tomorrow’s leaders.
The Abubakar Kawu Baraje Foundation (AKBF) is committed to one powerful vision: ensuring that no child’s future is limited by their family’s finances. Through our flagship educational project, the Baraje Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies (BCAIS), we provide comprehensive, accredited education.
Our vision is to elevate the Baraje Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies (BCAIS) to the status of a fully-fledged, tuition-free university, providing advanced education to our deserving graduates and the wider community.
Empowering Future Leaders through Faith, Knowledge, and Inspiration.
To create a sustainable, world-class learning community dedicated to spreading the message of the Holy Quran, fostering Islamic thought, and producing highly literate, morally upright leaders prepared for success in all spheres of life.
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