10 Years of Protection That Performs

Every Step.
Protected.

Engineered for African Industry · Est. 2016 · Lagos, Nigeria

From Nigeria’s oil rigs to construction sites, from bottling plants to factory floors — YIKODEEN keeps Africa’s workforce safe. 5 million pairs. 500 workers. 10 years. All made in Lagos.

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10 Years5 Million PairsNCDMB CertifiedTÜV · Intertek · SGS TestedMade in NigeriaISO 20345:2022Protection That PerformsKeep Africa Walking 10 Years5 Million PairsNCDMB CertifiedTÜV · Intertek · SGS TestedMade in NigeriaISO 20345:2022Protection That Performs
5M+Safety Pairs Produced
500Skilled Employees
5,000Pairs Per Day
33Certified Models
10Years of Excellence
Latest
🏭 Gov. Sanwo-Olu commissions West Africa’s largest safety footwear factory — Lagos, June 2025| ⚗ YIKODEEN opens West Africa’s most equipped PPE testing lab — TÜV, Intertek & SGS certified| 🎉 YIKODEEN IS 10 — A decade protecting Nigeria’s workforce. 5 million pairs and counting| 🏭 Gov. Sanwo-Olu commissions West Africa’s largest safety footwear factory — Lagos, June 2025|
2016 — 2026 · A Decade of African Manufacturing Excellence
YIKODEEN
IS 10.

From 20 pairs a day in a small Lagos workshop to West Africa’s largest safety footwear factory and most equipped PPE testing lab. Ten years protecting the workers who build our nation.

5M+
Safety Pairs
500
Jobs Created
3
Test Bodies
33
Certified Models
YIKODEEN branded worker
Our Purpose
“We exist to protect the people who build our world. Every YIKODEEN product is engineered with one singular obsession — ensuring workers return home safely after every shift.”
ToughDurableReliableLab TestedCertified Safe

Founded in 2016 with 20 pairs per day. Today: 5,000 pairs daily, 500 employees (61% women), West Africa’s largest safety footwear factory, and the continent’s most equipped PPE testing lab — certified by TÜV, Intertek and SGS.

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5M+Safety Boots Produced
500Skilled Employees
61%Female Workforce
3International Test Bodies
Industries We Serve

Built for Every
Environment

From offshore oil rigs to shipping ports, power stations to bottling plants — certified protection for every African industry.

Oil Gas Nigeria
Sector 01
Oil & Gas
Nigeria’s ONLY NCDMB-certified supplier. S7S rated. Clients: NLNG, Saipem, TechnipFMC, Daewoo.
Construction Nigeria
Sector 02
Construction
S3S steel-toecap boots with ESD and SON MANCAP for Nigeria’s largest sites.
FMCG Nigeria
Sector 03
FMCG & Bottling
SRC-rated ESD-certified trainers. Clients: Nigerian Bottling Company (Coca-Cola HBC).
Engineering Nigeria
Sector 04
Engineering
EH-rated, composite-toe boots for Nigeria’s engineering and maintenance workforce.
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In The Field

Protection Proven
in the Field

Every boot tested in our PPE lab, then proven daily by real workers in real conditions.

Boot on glass
FMCG · Glass Protection
Zero Penetration. Guaranteed.
Boot on rig
Oil & Gas · Offshore
On the Rig. Every Day.
Boots in rain
All Conditions · Waterproof
Rain, Mud, Oil. Still Standing.
Featured Products

Our Best Sellers

TÜV, Intertek and SGS certified. Tested in West Africa’s most equipped PPE lab.

Oil & GasBUFFALO
BUFFALO
GS-86+
S7S SR ISO 20345:2022 · ASTM F2413-24 · WP
ConstructionFORGE
FORGE
SW-101
EN ISO 20345:2022 S3S SR HRO ESD · SON ISO 20345:2
Oil & GasGIRAFFE
GIRAFFE
SW-001
EN ISO 20345:2022 S7S SR HRO · ASTM F2413-24 · WP
Oil & GasFORCE
FORCE
SA-9060
EN ISO 20345:2022 S7S SR HRO · ASTM F2413-24 · WP

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YIKODEEN PPE Lab
West Africa’s #1 PPE Testing Lab

We Don’t Just
Make It. We
Prove It.

Home to West Africa’s most equipped PPE testing laboratory — certifying safety boots, FR coveralls, hard hats, gloves and hearing protection to international standards. Every product certified by TÜV, Intertek and SGS.

TÜV CertifiedIntertek TestedSGS CertifiedISO 20345:2022ASTM F2413-24
Safety Footwear
Impact, puncture, slip and electrical testing to ISO 20345:2022 and ASTM F2413-24.
FR Coveralls
Flame retardancy and arc flash testing to EN 11612:2015 and NFPA 2112.
Hard Hats
Impact and electrical insulation to EN 397 and ANSI Z89.1.
Gloves & Hearing
Cut resistance and attenuation to EN 388, EN 374 and EN 352.
YIKODEEN decade
A Decade of Excellence

From 20 Pairs
to West Africa’s
Largest Factory.

2016
Founded in Ejigbo, Lagos20 pairs daily. First clients: Nigerian Police and Defence.
2018
Nigerian Army ContractExpanded to 50+ employees. Reinvested into production capacity.
2020
NCDMB CertifiedNigeria’s ONLY certified safety footwear supplier to oil & gas.
2022
NLNG Train 730,000+ boots. 40% cheaper than imports. 2-week delivery.
2024
PPE Testing Lab OpensWest Africa’s most equipped lab — TÜV, Intertek & SGS certified.
2025
West Africa’s Largest FactoryGov. Sanwo-Olu commissions 120,000 sq ft. 5,000 pairs/day.
Our Sister Brand · A Yikodeen Company

PRVNTRA®
Prevention is Power.

YIKODEEN protects workers on the job. PRVNTRA protects families at home. Our prevention-first wellness, safety and conscious-living brand — built for the Nigerian home.

From LPG gas detectors and carbon monoxide alarms to family first aid kits, home health monitors and child safety products — PRVNTRA gives Nigerian families calm, capable protection against the everyday risks of cooking gas, generators, heat and power cuts.

Home Safety
Gas detectors, CO alarms, solar security lights, child safety
First Aid
Complete family first aid kits, emergency essentials
Wellness
Science-backed supplements for the Nigerian lifestyle
Hygiene
Daily protection and personal care essentials
Visit PRVNTRA.com → Shop the Collection
Free Lagos delivery over ₦25,000 · Nationwide shipping · SON/NAFDAC certified
PRVNTRA®
Prevention is Power.
🔥
LPG Gas Leak Detector
Automatic alarm · Kitchen & generator rooms
🚫
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Silent killer protection · Generator & indoor use
🏭
Family First Aid Kit
Complete home emergency preparedness kit
A Yikodeen Company
Lagos, Nigeria
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Trusted by Nigeria’s Most Respected Organisations
Nigerian ArmyNigerian PoliceNLNGSaipemTechnipFMCDangote GroupNigerian Bottling Co.Seplat EnergyDaewooBUA GroupMichelinG4SNDLEANASCONFirst E&PTGI GroupCONMARTRenaissance EnergyOcean Marine Nigerian ArmyNigerian PoliceNLNGSaipemTechnipFMCDangote Group
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