NASS Committee Visits Zobis, Pledges Protection Of Local Industries

The House Committee on Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring expresses deep satisfaction with the remarkable industrial strides recorded by Zobis Cable Nigeria Ltd, an indigenous electrical cable manufacturer located in Onitsha, Anambra State. 

The Federal lawmakers’ oversight visit reaffirmed that Nigeria has what it takes to produce world-class industrial materials locally and to meet the technical demands of the oil and gas, energy, and construction sectors.

“What we have witnessed at Zobis Cable is a strong demonstration of Nigerian ingenuity, technical excellence, and commitment to national industrial growth. As a Committee of the National Assembly, we are particularly impressed with the company’s adherence to the principles of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, its deployment of modern production technologies, and its ambitious drive toward value addition and import substitution,” the Chairman, House Committee on Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring, said.

“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. Importantly, this aligns with President’s renewed national drive for industrial transformation through the Presidential Directives on ‘Nigeria’s First Goods and Services.'”

The President has made it clear that under his administration, all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies — particularly those in the oil and gas, power, and infrastructure sectors— must prioritize the patronage of locally manufactured goods and services as a strategic path to sustainable economic growth, job creation, and technological self-reliance.

“The House Committee fully supports this Presidential vision and will continue to provide the legislative muscle and oversight framework needed to ensure its full implementation across Nigeria’s industrial ecosystem. This visit is therefore part of our broader legislative mandate to promote, monitor, and strengthen local content participation nationwide.

By shining a spotlight on companies like Zobis Cable, we are sending a clear message: the era of dependence on imported cables and electrical materials must give way to a new phase of Nigerian industrial self-reliance and home-grown technological advancement,” the Committee Chair added.

The Committee assured Zobis Cable and other indigenous manufacturers that the National Assembly, under the leadership of Mr. Speaker, will continue to provide the necessary legislative and policy backing to enhance local production, attract further investment, and ensure that Nigerian products receive due recognition and patronage from major operators and regulators in the oil and gas industry.

“We commend the management and staff of Zobis Cable Nigeria Ltd for their professionalism, innovation, and resilience. Their success story exemplifies the spirit of Nigerian Content — Made in Nigeria, Trusted by the World. Together, we will continue to work toward a future where Nigeria’s industrial capacity defines her economic Strength and technological sovereignty.