Soukaina Bouba Dalil, an entrepreneur from Cameroon creating renewable energy solutions — Lionesses of Africa

Tell us a little about your team

The team is composed of several engineers. We have a project engineer who is in charge of the conception, the implementation and the execution of the projects entrusted to the company. We have a QHSE engineer (quality, hygiene, safety and environment) who is in charge of the environmental impact measures and the safety measures for goods and people. We also have a computer scientist who develops the digital aspect of the company and manages the website. We also have a legal accountant.

Share a little about your entrepreneurial journey. And, do you come from an entrepreneurial background?

Entrepreneurship in our environment is not an easy thing to do, especially in a field where you only see a lot of women and a lot of men. You have to be rigorous, have common sense, be bold and have a lot of commitment. The challenges are numerous, but we have the right mindset. I do not come from an entrepreneurial background. At the end of my studies, my parents were directing me towards a decent job. they certainly encouraged my studies and my success in the academic field.

What are your future plans and aspirations for your company?

Our ambition is to supply the entire Central African sub-region with energy from renewable and sustainable resources. We want to make the costs very accessible and popularize green technologies. We want to open long-term training centres to ensure the transfer of skills and to reduce unemployment.