Environmental Sustainability Innovator & Social Entrepreneur; Founder of MitiMeth; TEDWomen Speaker

Nigeria
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro Biography

Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro is a computer scientist and social entrepreneur recognized for her work in environmental sustainability and social innovation in Africa. After earning a Bachelor of Science in computer science and economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, a Master of Science in applied computer science from Illinois State University, and a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University, Idachaba-Obaro spent more than a decade in corporate America, including advisory roles at ExxonMobil. She later transitioned to Nigeria, where she founded MitiMeth, a social enterprise that transforms invasive aquatic weeds and agricultural residues into eco-friendly handcrafted home décor and lifestyle products.

MitiMeth addresses environmental challenges by converting water hyacinth, an invasive weed that disrupts Nigeria's waterways, into marketable goods. Collaborating with local artisans and riverine communities, Idachaba-Obaro developed a model that mitigates ecological damage while creating sustainable livelihoods. MitiMeth has trained more than 600 women across Nigeria and Ghana to produce home decorations and lifestyle products from natural fibers, supporting over 150 artisans in the creative economy. The enterprise's handwoven products, including area rugs, mirrors, fashion accessories, and dining ware, have been used in the offices of major corporations such as Microsoft and Facebook in Nigeria and have been showcased at international events including Sharjah Architecture Triennale, Vienna Design Week, and the UN Climate Change Conference.

Idachaba-Obaro has received several honors, including the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards Laureate for Sub-Saharan Africa, recognition from the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme, and selection as a Vital Voices VV Lead Fellow. She was named among the 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria. MitiMeth has received the Local Raw Materials Content Award from Nigeria's Raw Materials Research and Development Council, the ACE Award from Bellafricana for Best Eco-Friendly Product Innovation, and the Flourish Prize for SDG 8 — Decent Work and Economic Growth. She was also featured in Google's #LookMeUp campaign highlighting female African entrepreneurs.

A public speaker, Idachaba-Obaro has delivered talks at global platforms. Her TEDWomen talk, "How I Turned a Deadly Plant into a Thriving Business," has reached a wide audience, and she has spoken at Harvard University and Weltethos-Institut. Her work has been featured on BBC, CNN's African Start-Up, Deutsche Welle TV, and CNBC Africa, establishing her as a thought leader in environmental sustainability, women's economic empowerment, and African-led design innovation. She also serves as an associate lecturer at University of Ibadan, contributing to entrepreneurship education.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro Videos

MitiMeth | Turning an invasive weed into beautiful woven objects

MitiMeth | Turning an invasive weed into beautiful woven objects

Achenyo employs 150 people in her community to transform invasive water hyacinths into sustainable craft products.

CNN African Start-Up: Turning Problems into Solutions - YouTube

CNN African Start-Up: Turning Problems into Solutions - YouTube

Meet our African finalist 2014: Achenyo Idachaba - YouTube

Meet our African finalist 2014: Achenyo Idachaba - YouTube

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