Manufacturers: Why Nigerian-made cables are among the best in the world

Cables Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (CAMAN) says the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has made significant efforts in enforcing regulations and maintaining high standards in Nigeria’s cable industry.

Bukola Adubi, chief operating officer (COO) of MicCom Cables and president of CAMAN, issued the commendation on Wednesday. 

Adubi said Nigerians now have sufficient access to high-quality and made-in-Nigeria cables, thanks to the collaborative effort of SON and CAMAN.

She, however, said  SON must not relent as perpetrators are always evolving and coming up with new schemes to thwart their efforts.

According to Adubi, while SON ensures strict compliance with laid-down regulations, CAMAN will check the activities of its member companies by paying regular visits to their respective factories to ensure standards are maintained.

“The cable industry in Nigeria is one that even the SON, the federal government, and other regulators can boast of,” she said. 

“We commend the Standard Organization of Nigeria SON for ensuring the enforcement of regulations. However, the entire story of the journey cannot be told without involving CAMAN.

“We have all come to that place where we understand that, for us to continue to make great strides, there are things expected of us, and we cannot fail.

“So, we frequently check on one another. It is fantastic how we do that. I can send my team to this cable manufacturing factory and say we want to check your system, are you doing what you are supposed to do? You can also come to mine as well. Sometimes, we go as a group to different factories.

Speaking more on clamping down on perpetrators of substandard and fake cables, the association’s president said collaboration is key in overcoming such challenges. 

“Yes, we compete at the end of the day, but for the fact that we share this industry which has gone through so many battles against adulteration, substandard, fake cables, and others; we are fighting a common enemy, so we come together,” Adubi added. 

“This has been the singular reason why made-in-Nigerian cables continue to be seen as one of the best.

“A lot of the things we do, we must do in conjunction with the regulators. A lot of ideas have been brought forward as to how we can kill this menace.

“We are constantly in talks with regulators, the ports, and customs, and are regularly creating awareness. The more noise we make about who we are and what to look out for, the more people get enlightened.”

Speaking on the ease of doing business in Nigeria, Adubi praised the federal government for a recorded improvement while calling on the incoming administration to do better, especially in the manufacturing sector.