Who We Are

OUR JOURNEY

Enatta Foundation began in 2022 with a simple conversation that sparked a powerful mission. Our founder and social entrepreneur, Mrs Adijat Okuyelu, saw beyond the daily struggles of Nigerian fisherwomen and recognized their untapped potential. What started as a seafood export inquiry quickly turned into a commitment to economic inclusion, empowerment and intentional transformation.

Our first initiative was The Boat Project and through this, we provided 18 durable and locally built boats to 8 communities, which increased productivity and income for hundreds of women. This project symbolized more than better fishing conditions; it marked a shift from survival to growth. Realizing that production needed market access, we connected fisherwomen to larger trade platforms, including the Lagos State Trade Fair, opening up high-value markets and changing perceptions about their role in the seafood industry.

To further celebrate and elevate riverine communities, we launched The Boat Regatta, a cultural event that brought visibility and new partnerships to the shores of Lagos. Alongside economic initiatives, our food parcel program has supported over 600 households, reinforcing our holistic approach to resilience and food security.

From one conversation to a growing movement, Enatta continues to raise fisherwomen, fostering independence and prosperity, one community at a time.

THE STEPS

Our Commitment

1

Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment

Bridging Gaps, Creating Opportunities.

2

Poverty Alleviation

Transforming Communities, Ending Poverty

3

Social Impact

Creating Change, Inspiring Progress

4

Environmental Sustainability

Preserving the Planet, Protecting the Future

OUR 5E DEVELOPMENT MODEL

At Enatta Foundation, we do not impose solutions, we co-create them.

Our 5E Model is a dynamic community-driven framework that guides how we design and deliver our interventions. It is flexible and rooted in partnership, ensuring that every solution is shaped by the people it is meant to serve.

We Explore

We start by searching and listening. Every community has its own story and aspirations. Through deep engagement and participatory research, we uncover insights that inform everything we do.

We Empower

We build from within. By offering training in sustainable fishing, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and leadership, we empower women with the skills and confidence to lead change in their communities.

We Equip

We deliver tools that unlock opportunity. From locally built boats to solar-powered cold storage, we provide practical and sustainable resources that boost productivity and income.

We Eradicate

‎We go beyond surface solutions. We tackle the root causes of exclusion; challenging harmful norms, advocating for inclusive policies and eradicating hazardous environmental substances that impede sustainable development.

We Expand

‎We scale what works! We are building a movement that goes beyond Lagos, Nigeria. One that leads to market expansions and into a future where artisanal fisherwomen are recognized as the backbone of food security.

Our 5E Model is more than a method; it is a movement. One that centers drives transformation and creates space for artisanal fisherwomen to thrive.

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is a non-profit organization birthed from the initiatives of Enatta Foods Ltd, a food production and export company in Lagos state committed to trends in agriculture export business and educating people about opportunities within the sector.