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Know More About Our Founder

Founder & Visionary Lead, AKEP

Abdulai is a passionate advocate for equitable education, technology innovation, and African research development. With a background in Business and Information Technology and advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, he founded AKEP to address the long-standing gap in research accessibility and academic support across Africa.

Through AKEP, Abdulai envisions a future where African students, researchers, and institutions can collaborate, innovate, and unlock the continent’s rich intellectual potential using AI-powered tools and smart systems. He leads the initiative with a deep commitment to impact, inclusion, and sustainable knowledge empowerment.

Founder

Abdulai Tamba Lebbie

Our core team

Alex Alison Sesay

Head of Partnerships & Growth University relations & outreach, onboarding institutions, and building strategic alliances

Judah Kamara

Judah Kamara Lead Backend Developer Building scalable infrastructure and secure data flows for our AI-driven platform

Emmanuel Osie Sasu

Emmanuel Osie Sasu Research & Policy Advisor Bridging academia and innovation, ensuring AKEP aligns with institutional needs.

University Ambassadors & Research Volunteers

Empowering local presence in Sierra Leone and beyond.

Our growing team of student researchers and university liaisons play a critical role in data collection, awareness, and field testing AKEP’s tools.

Naby Laye M. Kamara

Republic of Guinea

Want to represent AKEP in your institution?

Email us at info@akepacademics.com

Advisory Board

Our advisory team includes academics, AI specialists, and policymakers offering strategic guidance

Isaac Muckson Sesay

Dean of faculty - Technical Sciences, Central University

Join Us on This Mission

  • Academic Researchers
  • Institutional Ambassadors
  • Outreach & Growth Specialists