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AIKRN IJAW, LAGOS STATE REPORT

This report examines the role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in shaping entrepreneurship, economic resilience, and cultural preservation among Ijaw communities in Lagos State. Based on extensive field research across eight communities and six major indigenous enterprise sectors including fisheries, cassava processing, wood logging, palm oil production, traditional healthcare, and local gin production it highlights how traditional knowledge continues to create livelihoods and support community development in one of Nigeria’s most dynamic urban environments.

Through data gathered from hundreds of indigenous entrepreneurs, the study reveals the opportunities, challenges, and future potential of culturally rooted enterprises. It explores youth participation, business sustainability, access to finance, environmental pressures, and pathways for integrating indigenous entrepreneurship into broader economic development strategies. The report offers valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, and community leaders committed to fostering inclusive growth while preserving indigenous heritage.