News & Updates

10 Years of Manufacturing Excellence

Yikodeen marked its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of growth and innovation. Over the past decade, the company has produced more than five million pairs of safety footwear and expanded production capacity to over 5,000 pairs daily.

Strategic Partnership with Sorbcontrol S.L.

Yikodeen entered into a strategic partnership with Sorbcontrol S.L., a Spain-based manufacturer of oil spill response solutions. Yikodeen is now an authorized distributor of Sorbcontrol products within Nigeria.

Factory Expansion Inaugurated

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated Yikodeen's ultra-modern, 120,000-square-foot facility in Ejigbo, capable of producing 5,000 pairs of safety boots per day.

$1.5M Investment from Aruwa Capital

Yikodeen received $1.5M in funding from Aruwa Capital Management, supporting the company's growth across West Africa.

NCDMB Pledges Support

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board pledged full support for Yikodeen's safety boots to be utilized in Nigeria's oil and gas industry.

Entrepreneur's Manufacturing Journey

Black Enterprise profiles founder Yinka Atunde, whose pivot from technology to manufacturing led to scaling from 20 pairs/day to 5,000+ pairs daily.