The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act has been instrumental in the growth and advancement of Nigeria’s cable manufacturing sector.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of MicCom Cables and Wires Ltd and President of the Cable Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Bukola Adubi, the legislation has created opportunities for indigenous cable manufacturers to thrive.
Speaking at the recently concluded 24th NOG Energy Week in Abuja, Adubi emphasised the pivotal role the NOGICD Act has played in her industry’s growth, according to a statement on Wednesday.
“For my industry (cables and wires), we can absolutely and categorically state that the NOGICD Act has been pivotal in our growth,” she said.
The NOGICD Act, enacted in 2010, promotes indigenous participation, skill development, and value addition in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Recent policy actions, including Presidential Directives and the “Nigeria First Policy,” aim to reduce operational costs, attract investment, and stimulate local production.
Adubi announced that MicCom Cables is scaling up its operations to increase visibility and market share across Nigeria. “We are expanding our scope and increasing our visibility across key markets within Nigeria. Our goal is to ensure that Nigerian-made cables are widely recognised for their quality and reliability,” she said.
Despite challenges like the surging cost of copper, Adubi emphasised the company’s commitment to high production standards and brand integrity. “All we truly have—beyond infrastructure—is our name, our equity, and our association with excellence,” she said.
Industry leaders collectively called for additional incentives, such as tax reliefs, to strengthen local manufacturing. Without a robust industrial base, Nigeria’s local content policy would remain largely symbolic.
Adubi stressed the importance of International Oil Companies recognising Nigerian manufacturers’ capabilities, insisting that local content should translate into performance and global competitiveness. She encouraged more CAMAN member companies to obtain necessary certifications to participate in the oil and gas value chain.
Adubi also highlighted the urgent need for investment in gas pipeline infrastructure to enable industries to switch to cleaner energy sources like Compressed Natural Gas. “There’s immense potential in gas for industrial growth, but until the pipeline infrastructure is addressed, we’re limited in how much we can benefit,” she said.
MicCom Cables, established in 1978, is Nigeria’s first indigenous cable manufacturing company and holds triple ISO certifications in quality management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety. The company’s renewed domestic focus aligns with Nigeria’s drive to boost local manufacturing, reduce import dependence, and build globally competitive industrial brands.
