Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro

Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro is a Computer Scientist turned Social Entrepreneur and a Creative at heart. She is the Founder of MitiMeth, an award-winning Social Enterprise transforming waste and building livelihoods through the transformation of invasive aquatic weeds and agricultural residues. She is passionate about creating handwoven interior décor such as home textiles, mirrors, area rugs, lighting, dining-ware, planters, art, stationery, accent furniture and fashion accessories from these renewable resources. MitiMeth products have featured in Eko Design and have been used to style Microsoft, Facebook and Verod Capital offices in Nigeria. Their woven fiber and fashion accessories have also been featured in products by various Designers at Lagos Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and Milan Design Week. To date, MitiMeth has trained over 700 women from communities across Nigeria and Ghana. Achenyo is a delighted Creative in the 2022/23 POD cohort.