Shetu Gamaliel
Visionary Entrepreneur, Educator & Social Impact Leader
Empowering communities through action
Visionary Entrepreneur, Educator & Social Impact Leader
Shetu Gamaliel is a dynamic Nigerian entrepreneur, educator, and social impact leader whose multifaceted career bridges culinary excellence, youth empowerment, and women's leadership development. Based in Abuja, she has built an inspiring legacy that combines business acumen with compassionate social impact, driven by her belief that sustainable change comes from equipping individuals with both skills and opportunities.
"True leadership is about creating pathways for others to succeed while building sustainable systems that outlive your personal involvement."
As the founder of Dine and Pack Culinary School and Restaurant, Shetu has trained and mentored hundreds of aspiring chefs and food entrepreneurs. Her institution is renowned for its holistic approach that combines:
This comprehensive model produces graduates who excel both in culinary arts and business management, creating ripple effects throughout their communities. Under her leadership, Dine and Pack has become one of Abuja's most respected culinary institutions.
Shetu Gamaliel is the visionary behind Project100, a social impact initiative committed to empowering underprivileged youth and underserved communities through targeted interventions. Born out of a deep desire to give back meaningfully to society, Project100 has:
Impacted through various programs and initiatives
Providing free skills acquisition and business startup support
Project100 has executed various large-scale outreach programs, including medical outreaches, food and essentials distribution, and empowerment drives across vulnerable communities. Key highlights include multiple outreach programs at the Zhidu community and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, where participants benefited from both skill-building programs and critical relief items.
The initiative has also conducted community orientations to promote self-reliance, financial literacy, and mental wellness among youth and women. Project100 runs impactful campaigns such as:
In her broader leadership capacity, Shetu currently serves as the President of AWCNext (Africa Women Conference Next), a platform that amplifies the voices, ideas, and innovations of African women across sectors. Through this role, she:
Her consistent efforts in education and social impact recently earned her the prestigious role of United Nations Girls and Women Speak Ambassador. This appointment recognizes her voice and leadership in championing gender equity and youth empowerment.
Nigerian Women's Entrepreneurship Forum
Girls/Women Speak Ambassador
Shetu Gamaliel's work is driven by a core belief in the transformative power of education, mentorship, and opportunity. She maintains that sustainable community development comes from empowering individuals with practical skills while addressing immediate needs. Her approach combines:
Shifting perspectives on possibilities
Practical, market-relevant training
Pathways to sustainable livelihoods
"My journey has taught me that real impact happens at the intersection of passion and purpose. Whether through culinary education, community outreach, or women's empowerment, my mission remains the same: to light pathways that help others discover and maximize their potential."
"We measure success not by what we accomplish for ourselves, but by how many lives we positively transform along the way."
Today, Shetu continues to mentor youth, advocate for women's inclusion in entrepreneurship, and volunteer her expertise in programs centered on skills development and nation building. Her current priorities include:
Shetu Gamaliel represents a new generation of African leaders who are redefining social entrepreneurship. Her work demonstrates how business excellence and social impact can create powerful synergies that drive sustainable development.
Looking ahead, she envisions building an ecosystem where culinary arts, vocational training, and women's empowerment converge to create unprecedented opportunities for Nigeria's youth and underserved populations. Her ultimate goal is to establish models of empowerment that can be replicated across Africa, creating waves of positive change that uplift entire communities.
Trained through Dine & Pack
Through Project100 initiatives
Through Blessedfeet Campaign
Across Nigeria
Shetu Gamaliel is a woman of vision, impact, and skill. From building one of Abuja's most respected culinary schools to transforming lives through Project100 and advocating for women across Africa, her work continues to create a ripple of positive change. Her brand is a rare fusion of culinary artistry, community service, and female leadership. She represents the future of food and social impact in Nigeria—and beyond.