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Coleman Wires and Cables was honoured to welcome Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, on a courtesy visit to our facilities. The visit reflects a shared commitment to supporting Nigeria’s industrial growth through strong financial partnerships, the advancement of local manufacturing, and sustained investment in long-term infrastructure development. Engagements during the visit highlighted the critical role collaboration between manufacturers and financial institutions plays in enabling economic resilience and national progress. As a leading indigenous manufacturer, Coleman continues to focus on building and expanding capacity that supports reliable power distribution for homes, industries, and critical infrastructure across Nigeria and the wider region. At Coleman, we remain steadfast in our mission to power progress through quality manufacturing, strategic partnerships, and a long-term commitment to Nigeria’s development.

Coleman Wires and Cables was pleased to host Tosin Adewuyi, Executive Director, Corporate Banking at UBA Nigeria Plc, on a courtesy visit to our facilities. The visit provided an opportunity for constructive engagement focused on strategic partnership, innovation, and the continued development of Nigeria’s industrial and infrastructure ecosystem. Discussions underscored the importance of collaboration between leading financial institutions and manufacturers in supporting capacity expansion, driving operational excellence, and enabling sustainable economic growth. As a leading indigenous manufacturer, Coleman remains committed to investing in local production capabilities, advanced technology, and human capital to meet Nigeria’s growing infrastructure needs. Strong, long-term relationships with reputable financial institutions such as UBA are central to these efforts and to the delivery of resilient, world-class infrastructure solutions. At Coleman, we continue to strengthen partnerships that support national development objectives, reinforce local manufacturing, and contribute meaningfully to industrial progress across Nigeria and the wider West African region.

We were honoured to welcome Babajide Okuntola, Deputy Managing Director of GTBank, on a courtesy visit to Coleman Wires and Cables. The visit reflects a strong alignment of shared values excellence, innovation, and a long-term commitment to Nigeria’s industrial development. It also underscores the growing confidence that leading financial institutions place in Coleman’s vision, operational strength, and track record of performance. Discussions during the visit highlighted the importance of collaboration between the manufacturing and financial sectors in driving sustainable economic growth. Such partnerships are critical to expanding local manufacturing capacity, strengthening supply chains, and accelerating infrastructure development. At Coleman, we remain firmly focused on deepening strategic partnerships that enable industrial expansion, support homegrown manufacturing, and contribute to the delivery of world-class infrastructure across West Africa. This visit further reinforces our commitment to building enduring relationships that power progress and support Nigeria’s journey toward industrial excellence.

A key highlight from last week’s NSE Conference 2025 was the recognition of Coleman Technical Industries Limited with an award celebrating our impact on Nigeria’s engineering landscape and our continued contribution to engineering excellence and industry development. This recognition reflects years of consistent effort by our teams, who work every day to deliver reliable, high-quality cable solutions that meet national and international standards. From power and telecommunications to industrial and infrastructure projects, Coleman remains committed to supporting critical systems that drive economic growth across Nigeria. Beyond products, the award acknowledges Coleman’s role in advancing local manufacturing capacity, developing technical skills, and strengthening Nigeria’s industrial ecosystem. By investing in people, processes, and innovation, we continue to support sustainable engineering solutions built locally for local and regional needs. We are proud of how far Nigeria’s engineering community has come and honoured to be recognized among its contributors. This award further strengthens our resolve to play an active role in shaping the future of engineering, infrastructure, and industry development in Nigeria. As we move forward, Coleman remains focused on excellence, reliability, and the responsibility that comes with building solutions that power progress.

With over 15 years of transformative leadership, Engr. George Onafowokan, FNSE, has positioned Coleman Wires and Cables as a world-class manufacturer, expanding production across copper, aluminium, and fibre-optic cables to support large-scale industrial and infrastructure development.   Through strategic investment, operational excellence, and workforce development, Coleman has delivered sustainable industrial growth while creating jobs and strengthening Nigeria’s manufacturing capacity. As a longstanding Bank of Industry (BOI) supported enterprise, Coleman exemplifies BOI’s commitment to powering Nigeria’s industrial transformation and enabling businesses that drive economic growth.

Coleman Technical Industries Limited (CTIL) made a remarkable impact at the 2025 Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) Minister Regulator & Telecom Executives Forum, where industry leaders gathered to shape the future of Nigeria’s digital economy. Our MD/CEO, Engr. George Onafowokan, FNSE, participated actively in high-level conversations focused on strengthening collaboration across policy, regulation, and private-sector innovation. During the forum, he shared forward-thinking insights on how deeper alignment among key stakeholders can accelerate national connectivity and enhance Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. Celebrating Excellence and Leadership The event was not only a platform for dialogue, it was also a moment of recognition. Coleman was honoured with the Telecoms Excellence Award, acknowledging our outstanding contribution to the nation’s telecoms and digital ecosystem.In addition, our MD/CEO received the prestigious Digital Luminary Award (Platinum Category) for his exceptional leadership and impactful contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy. Our Commitment to Nigeria’s Digital Future As a trusted backbone in Nigeria’s connectivity landscape, Coleman remains steadfast in delivering reliable, innovative, and locally manufactured solutions that power the country’s digital advancement. We will continue to invest, collaborate, and lead ensuring that Nigeria’s digital future is built on strong, sustainable infrastructure.

At the Access Bank Guest Lecture Series held on Friday, November 21, our MD/CEO, Mr. George Onafowokan, FNSE, delivered an inspiring session titled “Inside Out Leadership: A Coleman Case Study.” Hosted by the Access Leadership School, the Guest Lecture Series continues to serve as a respected platform for conversations that advance visionary leadership, innovation, and professional development across industries. During his session, Mr. Onafowokan shared profound insights drawn from his leadership journey and Coleman’s remarkable evolution over the years. He highlighted how vision, focus, discipline, and consistency have shaped the Company’s culture, guided strategic decisions, and powered its transformation into one of Africa’s leading manufacturers. The session also offered participants a deeper understanding of leadership beyond titles emphasizing character, intentionality, and the ability to build from the inside out. It was a moment of reflection on the values that continue to define Coleman’s contributions to national development, industrial growth, and empowerment within the manufacturing sector. With leaders and professionals in attendance, the lecture reaffirmed the importance of grounded leadership principles in driving sustainable success and industry advancement.