Scale Up Made-in-Nigeria to the world, Tinubu tells manufacturers
President Bola Tinubu has challenged manufacturers to scale up Made-in-Nigeria products to the World. He spoke in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Wednesday while inaugurating Africa’s largest fibre optic cable factory and the continent’s first reinforced plastic production line at Coleman Technical Industries Limited. The commissioning, which was part of the activities marking the company’s 50th […]
President Bola Tinubu has challenged manufacturers to scale up Made-in-Nigeria products to the World.
He spoke in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Wednesday while inaugurating Africa’s largest fibre optic cable factory and the continent’s first reinforced plastic production line at Coleman Technical Industries Limited.
The commissioning, which was part of the activities marking the company’s 50th anniversary, attracted top government officials, including Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, representatives of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Captains of industries.
Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, described the new plant — with a production capacity of over nine million kilometres of fibre optic cables — as a strategic national asset that will boost Nigeria’s digital economy, create jobs, and strengthen the country’s competitiveness under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Every kilometre of fibre produced here strengthens the backbone of our digital economy — enabling broadband access, secure e-commerce, and modern public services.
“In a world where data is the new essential infrastructure, local capacity in fibre optics reduces import dependence, conserves foreign exchange, and positions Nigeria as a regional supplier under AfCFTA,” Tinubu said.
In his remarks, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, emphasized the critical role of connectivity in driving national growth, revealing that the Federal Government’s plan to deploy 90,000 kilometres of fibre network nationwide will rely heavily on local manufacturers like Coleman.
“This is the only company in West Africa that manufactures fibre cables. There’s no alternative.
“We’re working with Coleman and its American partners to train 5,000 young Nigerians on fibre handling, splicing, and deployment — a key part of our national broadband plan”, Tijani said.
On his part, Abiodun said “The commissioning of this factory marks a defining moment in our state and in Nigeria’s digital revolution
“By producing fibre cables locally, we are not only bridging the digital divide but also creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs across manufacturing, logistics, and ICT.”
In his welcome remarks, Coleman’s Managing Director, George Onafowokan, described the project as “single-handedly the Largest Fibre Optic Cable Factory by capacity and the First Fibre-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Manufacturing Factory in Africa.”
He said the project is s the result of years of deliberate strategy, bold risk-taking, and the relentless pursuit of efficiency and excellence.
“Today, we have the capacity to produce fibre optic cable for the whole of sub-Saharan Africa with Nine (9) Million Kilometer (Km) Fiber Count in Sagamu and Three (3) Million Fiber Count in Arepo Factory,” the MD said.