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MAN Honours Zobis Cable CEO, Ezeobi, at 37th AGM


The MD/CEO of John Zobis Group, Mr. John Ezeobi, has again been honoured with another major industry prize in recognition of his contributions to local sourcing, innovation and the growth of Nigeria’s manufacturing capacity.

The prestigious award, “Pillar of Industrial Enterprise and National Impact,” which was conferred on him by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) — Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu Zone, was presented during the association’s 37th Annual General Meeting, Awards & Gala Night at the International Conference Centre, Enugu.

This is coming barely three weeks after Ezeobi was nominated as the winner of The Sun’s Industrialist of the Year Award 2025 by the Management of The Sun Newspaper, a run of recognition that has further highlighted his rising profile in the South-East manufacturing ecosystem.

The latest award, it was gathered, celebrates Ezeobi’s deliberate investment in backward integration, his push for local sourcing of raw materials and efforts to strengthen domestic value chains, which MAN described as essential to reducing import dependence and creating jobs across the region.

Chaired by Chief Obinna Iyiegbu (Obi Cubana), the well-attended occasion, themed “Exploring Opportunities for Backward Integration and Local Sourcing of Raw Materials for the Manufacturing Sector,” brought together regulators, policymakers, manufacturers and industry stakeholders and also featured presentations, panel sessions and cultural performances, among other highlights.

Speaking at the event, the Keynote Speaker and Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, said the economic benefits of exploring Opportunities for backward integration and local sourcing of raw materials for the Manufacturing sector cannot be overemphasized.

Prof. Ike-Muonso told delegates that Nigeria spent over ₦3.53 trillion importing raw materials in the first half of 2025 alone, warning that such dependence continues to weaken the nation’s economy. He further argued that the proposed 30% Value Addition Bill, which would require a minimum local value addition before export, would be transformational if signed into law.

He also outlined the bill’s potential to expand GDP, generate hundreds of thousands of jobs and save foreign exchange by keeping more of the country’s raw-material wealth in domestic supply chains, boost local manufacturing, and generally reposition Nigeria as a regional industrial hub.

On his own part, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, endorsed the call for stronger industry-academia partnerships and urged financial institutions to make affordable credit available to manufacturers who adopt backward integration. The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Barrister Ifeanyi Ossai, described the policy pathway as key to moving Nigeria from resource export dependence toward higher-value industrial output.

Reacting via his social handle shortly after receiving the award, the Zobis Cable Boss expressed gratitude for the honour, describing it as a strong motivation to do more in driving local production, reducing import dependence, and strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base.

Ezeobi, who received the plaque from pioneer Nollywood star and legal practitioner, Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo, attested that the AGM provided a critical platform for renewed commitment to backward integration as a pathway to sustainable industrial development.

“The event highlighted the critical importance of backward integration and local sourcing of raw materials as strategic levers for strengthening domestic production, reducing import dependency, and building resilient, self-sustaining industries. A meaningful platform for driving progress and collaboration across Nigeria’s manufacturing sector,” he partly wrote.

Also speaking, the Chairman of MAN for the Anambra-Ebonyi-Enugu zone, Dr. Adaora Chukwudozie, described local sourcing as the pragmatic route to lowering production costs and stabilizing supply chains for SMEs and larger manufacturers alike. She welcomed RMRDC’s roadmap and invited state governments to partner in establishing raw-material corridors and shared processing facilities that would bring inputs closer to factories.

The event, which had His Eminence, Eze Eberechukwu Orji, Eze Aro, as the Royal Father of the Day, was also graced by other notable dignitaries and stakeholders, which include Senator Osita Izunaso, Dr. Gideon Chidiebere Osi, Ichie Sunday Ezeobiora , Chairman, Sunchi Farms; Mr Linus Williams Ifejika, Chairman Blord Group; Otumba Francis Meshioye, National President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria; Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye, Chairman, Juhel Pharmacy; Chief Dr. Dan Chukwudozie, Chairman,Dozzy Group; Dr. Chike Obidigbo,Chairman, Hardis and Dromedas; Anambra Commissioner for Trade and Industry,Mr. Christian Udechukwu.

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I equally attended the great event

I love seeing Igbos doing very well

Wow. This is good. I love this

No be police be that for background?

This is commendable. More wins for Zobi

When a drum gets beaten hard enough, it will burst.

Make una continue.

hiaaan.. d day we go KNOW some kind things, may we not be shocked to D£@TH

No be police I dey see so?

Who eim follow come?

Already a big wave at 41? That's a great fit!!

We have so many Nigerians still confused at that age about what to do with their lives...

He's 37. Omo I day 35, my achievements good health, loving family no girlfriend and 2 keke bus.

saintjimos:
No be police be that for background?

Na police na. He hold 3 phones for his oga😁😁

Sorry I don't celebrate this stuff anylonger because we have celebrated young dudes like this in the past and FBI came knocking, EFCC came knocking, ritualism accusations came knocking so I'm sorry I wish him the best.

No offense abeg.

saintjimos:
No be police be that for background?

Maybe na interhouse sports uniform

YoungLionken:
Already a big wave at 37? That's a great fit!!

We have so many Nigerians still confused at that age about what to do with their lives...

The man that was honoured isn't 37 years old

Rather he was honoured in their 37th Annual General Meeting

Read and understand before making a fool of yourself please

saintjimos:
No be police be that for background?

I think that's Enugu State deputy governor in the foreground. He is statutorily entitled to policemen.

Kindness218:
He's 37. Omo I day 35, my achievements good health, loving family no girlfriend and 2 keke bus.

He's not 37 years old
Read and understand before writing your 35 years old history
He was honoured in their 37th Annual General Meeting

Privatepart00:

The man that was honoured isn't 37 years old

Rather he was honoured in their 37th Annual General Meeting

Read and understand before making a fool of yourself please

You sound pained ! What's the issue, are you among those I wrote about up there ..?

saintjimos:
No be police be that for background?

oya go arrest am na. Does it mean police would disappear everywhere

Red alert!
A police has been spotted and intelligentically detected.

Kindness218:
He's 37. Omo I day 35, my achievements good health, loving family no girlfriend and 2 keke bus.

U dey Benin?


E be like I don see u for there before

Wisdomkosi:
I love seeing Igbos doing very well

Yet we have the nedu666, & his blother chiagozien, wailing separate Nigeria for us?

Igbo Amaka, I doubt those 2 aforementioned are real ndigbos, probably from Cameroon Republic.

Burob:
Yet we have the nedu666, & his blother chiagozien, wailing separate Nigeria for us?

Igbo Amaka, I doubt those 2 aforementioned are real ndigbos, probably from Cameroon Republic.

You never answered my question.


Why do you want to continue sharing the same country with people you hate?

YoungLionken:
Already a big wave at 41? That's a great fit!!

We have so many Nigerians still confused at that age about what to do with their lives ...

chiagozien, validated nedu666, come & separate Nigeria for the people & this graceful occasion.

chiagozien:
You never answered my question.


Why do you want to continue sharing the same country with people you hate?

, go & separate Nigeria for them na.

chiagozien:
You never answered my question.


Why do you want to continue sharing the same country with people you hate?

Validated Failed citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Burob:
chiagozien, validated nedu666, come & separate Nigeria for the people & this graceful occasion.

Until they mention becoming Nigeria president, you and your people will be the one to separate them 😂😂🤣🤣🤣



Yoruba Muslim man

Burob:
Validated Failed citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Said by citizen of now disgraced country called Nigeria 😂😂🤣🤣

Burob:
, go & separate Nigeria for them na.

You will do the separation when they mention president.




Nigeria Must divide your crying for unity won't stop it.

Wickedtruths:
When a drum gets beaten hard enough, it will burst.

Make una continue.

When your tears flow hard enough, e go full tank.

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