The event is expected to mark a pivotal moment not only for Yikodeen but for Nigeria’s broader industrial ambitions. With the completion of this expansion, Yikodeen now operates the largest safety footwear manufacturing plant in West Africa, a 120,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility capable of producing 5,000 pairs of safety boots per day. This represents a 250-fold increase from the company’s humble beginnings in 2016, when daily output stood at just 20 pairs.
According to Founder and CEO, Yikodeen, Atunde Shamsideen Olayinka, the inauguration is more than a ribbon-cutting event.
“It is a declaration of intent; a symbol of what is possible when visionary thinking, local talent, and long-term investment converge in the service of national development,” he said. “We are not just opening a factory; we are unlocking new possibilities for industrial self-reliance in Nigeria and across Africa.”
