Industry News & Government Engagement

This week, our MD/CEO, George Onafowokan, represented Coleman Wires and Cables at the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Local Content AFCFTA Energy Summit. The event, themed “Unlocking Africa’s Energy Future through AFCFTA: Trade, Innovation and Regional Integration,” brought together industry leaders to chart a stronger, more connected energy landscape for the continent.   Speaking on the panel “Aligning Africa’s Energy Trade Corridors,” our MD highlighted a powerful truth: Nigerian manufacturing quality can compete confidently on the global stage. His message underscored the importance of brand pride and local capacity in shaping Africa’s energy future. At Coleman, we believe that “Made in Nigeria” is not just a label it is a standard capable of powering progress across Africa. With the capacity to serve up to 50% of Africa’s cable needs, Coleman Wires and Cables continues to advocate for a borderless, energized continent. For the AFCFTA vision to fully materialize, fiscal and logistical barriers that limit indigenous growth must be addressed, enabling smoother trade corridors and stronger regional integration. We remain committed to driving conversations and actions that position African industry at the forefront of the continent’s energy transformation. #ColemanCables #NCDMB #AFCFTA #EnergyAfrica #PoweringTheContinent #NigerianIndustry

We were delighted to host Dr Tope Omojokun, MD/CEO, FCSL Nigeria, on a courtesy visit to Coleman Wires and Cables. The visit provided an opportunity for meaningful discussions centered on long-term value creation, strategic capital, and collaborative partnerships capable of unlocking sustainable growth across Nigeria’s manufacturing ecosystem. These conversations reflect a shared understanding of the role strong financial and advisory support plays in building resilient, future-ready industries. At Coleman, we value engagements that foster knowledge exchange, innovation, and strategic alignment. We appreciate the insightful discussions and look forward to exploring opportunities that drive shared progress, measurable impact, and long-term industrial development.  

We were pleased to host Mr. Obaro Odeghe, Executive Director, Wholesale Banking at FCMB, at Coleman Wires and Cables. The visit enabled insightful discussions around strategic partnerships, financial innovation, and the critical role strong banking support plays in accelerating sustainable growth within Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. Such engagements reinforce the importance of collaboration between financial institutions and manufacturers in building resilient, future-ready industries. At Coleman Wires and Cables, we value FCMB’s continued engagement and shared commitment to supporting industrial development, local capacity expansion, and long-term economic progress in Nigeria. We look forward to strengthening this partnership as we continue to drive innovation and growth across the manufacturing value chain.

It was a pleasure hosting Mr. Olufemi Bakre, Managing Director of Parallex Bank, at Coleman Wires and Cables. The visit provided an opportunity for meaningful conversations around collaboration, innovation, and shared goals within Nigeria’s evolving financial and industrial landscape. Engagements like this go beyond courtesy visits they reinforce the importance of strong partnerships in driving long-term growth and economic progress. At Coleman Wires and Cables, we value relationships that are built on mutual trust, strategic alignment, and a shared commitment to national development. Interactions with forward-thinking financial institutions such as Parallex Bank highlight the role of collaboration in supporting local manufacturing, expanding capacity, and strengthening Nigeria’s business ecosystem. We look forward to continued engagement and partnerships that contribute to sustainable growth and value creation across industries.

Coleman Wires and Cables was pleased to host Oluwole Ajimisinmi, Deputy Managing Director of Wema Bank, in a strategic engagement focused on shared values of resilience, innovation, and long-term value creation. The visit highlighted Wema Bank’s deep understanding of the manufacturing ecosystem and its role in supporting businesses with forward-thinking financial solutions. It also reinforced Coleman’s commitment to building strong partnerships that drive industrial growth and national development. As Nigeria continues to expand its industrial and infrastructure capacity, collaborations like these are critical in aligning financial institutions with manufacturers who are shaping the country’s future. Coleman looks forward to continued engagement with Wema Bank and other partners to strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing sector and support the nation’s long-term progress.

Coleman Wires and Cables recently hosted Dr. Emmanuel Efe Emefienim, CON, FCIB, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Premium Trust Bank, for a strategic engagement focused on strengthening partnerships that support Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The visit reflects a shared commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and long-term industrial growth. Discussions highlighted the critical role both institutions play in powering businesses, enabling infrastructure development, and supporting sustainable economic progress across the country. As a leading indigenous manufacturer, Coleman continues to prioritize collaborations that align financial support with production capacity. Such partnerships are essential in enabling manufacturers to scale efficiently, compete globally, and contribute meaningfully to national development objectives. At Coleman, we remain committed to building strategic relationships that strengthen local manufacturing, support industrial resilience, and advance Nigeria’s economic future.  

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.