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Director's Message

Zakariya Olanrewaju Anofi

B.Sc. Applied Accounting (Oxford Brookes University) · M.Sc. Financial Management (Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University) · FCCA (UK) · FCA (ICAN) · Doctoral Candidate, Edgewood University, Madison, Wisconsin

My name is Zakariya Olanrewaju Anofi, and I am delighted to welcome you to the official home of Sultan Hanafi Royal Schools — the best hybrid, Islamic and secular, school in Lagos, Nigeria, located in Ikorodu. As Director, I am deeply committed to ensuring that every student receives the highest quality education in a nurturing, safe, and inclusive environment.

My over two decades of work experience span banking, insurance, oil & gas, and consulting, with a bias for corporate reporting, taxation management, revenue generation, financial and business advisory, governance, and leadership. My passion for education informed my decision to invest in the creation of institutions whose sole motive is to impart knowledge to the populace.

Our schools are open to Muslims and non-Muslims, males and females. At SULTAN, our dedicated team of educators are passionate about equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to succeed in an ever-changing business and technology world. Whether you are a prospective student, a current parent, or an alumni member, we are here to support and guide you.

Chapter II — Heritage

Our Story

A Legacy Named in Honour of a Father

Sultan Hanafi Royal Schools was founded by Zakariya Olanrewaju Anofi, a professional accountant and educationist, and was officially registered in December 2017. The school takes its name from the founder's late father, Anofi Aliu Akano — a clerk at the Nigerian Ports Authority whose own education was limited, but who was determined that his children would have the opportunities he didn't. Building the school became a way to honour that legacy after his father's passing, during a period when the founder and his younger brother were serving the nation during their NYSC year.

The idea took shape years earlier, during Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola's administration, and was carried through with the encouragement of the founder's mentor, Governor Seyi Makinde, his brother Lukman Olajide Anofi, and others. Rooted in the Imowonla community in Ikorodu, the school has grown into a byword for what focused, values-led education can do for an underserved area — extending its reach through free community lectures, humanitarian relief during the COVID-19 lockdown, and infrastructure support such as road maintenance and community electrification.

Scholarly Ties Abroad
A Sultan Hanafi Royal Schools delegation meeting Islamic scholars during a visit abroad
A second gathering from the same scholarly visit abroad

SULTAN's Islamic and Qur'anic programme is grounded in real scholarly relationships, not built in isolation — visits like this one connect the school to the wider community of Islamic scholarship its curriculum draws on.

Source: independent reporting by Punch Newspapers, August 2023.

Sultan Hanafi Royal Schools crest, quartered shield

Every Quadrant Tells Part of the Story

Crescent & Star

Faith as the compass of everything taught here.

The Open Book

Knowledge held open, never closed to those who seek it.

Three Stars

Discipline, character, and excellence in constant orbit.

The Tree

Growth measured in decades, not terms.

Explore Excellence

Welcome to Sultan Hanafi Royal Schools

We are deeply committed to ensuring that every student receives the highest quality education in a nurturing, safe, and inclusive environment.

  • Excel in academic knowledge across various subjects.
  • Develop a strong moral compass and exhibit exemplary character.
  • Receive faith-based education to deepen understanding of Islam.
  • Cultivate entrepreneurship skills, fostering innovation and creativity.
  • Gain financial literacy to make informed decisions and manage resources effectively.
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Most parents have confirmed that the values and morals the school instils in our children are worth more than the money we pay. I would recommend the school to anybody.

Dr. Ismail Akeem Seriki · Parent & Board Member
Chapter III — Doctrine

Our Foundation

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

To provide holistic education by imparting both Islamic and secular knowledge through rigorous research and effective teaching methods — promoting ethical behaviour and instilling strong values in pursuit of a secure, informed, and progressive society.

Vision

To be recognised as a leading institution excelling in knowledge dissemination and character building — creating a positive impact wherever our presence is felt.

Our Values

The CLEVER Standard

CCreativityInnovative thinking
LLeadershipEmpowering leaders
EEngagementActive participation
VVersatilityWell-rounded growth
EEthicsMoral responsibility
RReliabilityTrust & accountability
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