By JKNewsMedia
THE HOUSE Committee on Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring (HCNCD) has expressed deep satisfaction with the progress of Zobis Cable Nigeria Ltd, describing the Onitsha-based manufacturer as a model of indigenous innovation and industrial capability.
During an oversight visit to the company’s facilities in Onitsha, Anambra State, the Committee reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and promoting Nigeria’s local industries.
The lawmakers said the visit demonstrated that the country possesses the capacity to produce world-class industrial materials locally to meet the technical demands of the oil and gas, energy, and construction sectors.
According to the Committee, the industrial milestones achieved by Zobis Cable reflect the ingenuity and resilience of Nigerian manufacturers who continue to invest heavily in technology, quality standards, and capacity expansion.
The lawmakers emphasised that Zobis Cable’s operations exemplify the principles of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, showing how indigenous companies can contribute to national growth when adequately supported.
“The scale of investment here shows that indigenous manufacturers are ready to compete globally if given the right policy support, visibility, and access to the oil and gas value chain,” the Committee stated during the visit.
The Committee noted that Zobis Cable’s consistent compliance with local content regulations and its adoption of modern production technologies asserts Nigeria’s growing industrial self-sufficiency.
It also linked the company’s achievements to the ongoing implementation of the Presidential Directives on “Nigeria’s First Goods and Services,” which prioritise local content development as a cornerstone of economic transformation.
According to the lawmakers, the Presidential directive forms part of the administration’s renewed drive for industrial growth through patronage of locally produced goods and services.
The directive mandates all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, particularly those in the oil and gas, power, and infrastructure sectors, to prioritise Nigerian-made products as a means to drive sustainable economic growth, create jobs, and achieve technological independence.
The Committee affirmed its full support for this vision, pledging to provide the necessary legislative framework and oversight to ensure its effective implementation.
“As a Committee of the National Assembly, we remain committed to advancing this Presidential vision by ensuring that local industries receive the policy backing and recognition they deserve,” the lawmakers said.
They further explained that the oversight visit formed part of the National Assembly’s broader mandate to promote and monitor local content participation across the country.
Highlighting companies such as Zobis Cable, they said, sends a clear message that Nigeria is entering a new phase of industrial self-reliance, reducing dependence on imported materials and strengthening home-grown technological capabilities.
“The era of dependence on imported cables and electrical materials must give way to Nigerian industrial self-reliance,” the Committee declared.
The lawmakers assured Zobis Cable and other indigenous manufacturers that the National Assembly would continue to provide legislative and policy support to enhance local production, attract further investment, and ensure fair patronage of Nigerian products by key players in the oil and gas industry.
The Committee commended the management and staff of Zobis Cable Nigeria Ltd for their professionalism, innovation, and commitment to excellence.
It described the company’s achievements as a true embodiment of Nigerian content — made in Nigeria and trusted globally.
Concluding the visit, the Committee reaffirmed that Nigeria’s industrial future depends on consistent collaboration between policymakers, regulators, and indigenous enterprises.
“Together, we will continue to work toward a future where Nigeria’s industrial capacity defines her economic strength and technological sovereignty,” the Committee stated.
