Reps Vow Tougher Oversight: NASS Pledges To Hold Government Agencies Accountable

The House Committee on Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s unwavering commitment to strengthening legislative frameworks and oversight mechanisms that will ensure full implementation of the presidential vision of “Nigeria’s First Goods and Services” across all industrial sectors.

The Committee, led by its Chairperson, Hon. Boma Goodhead, made this known during an oversight visit to Zobis Cable Nigeria Ltd. in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Thursday.

According to the Committee, its visit to the plant demonstrated Nigeria’s growing capacity to manufacture high-quality industrial materials that meet the technical standards of the oil and gas, energy, and construction sectors.

Hon. Goodhead commended the company for its strict compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, as well as its use of advanced production technologies and dedication to value addition and import substitution.

“The scale of investment here proves that indigenous manufacturers can compete globally when provided with the right policy backing, visibility, and access to the oil and gas value chain,” she stated.

The Committee further noted that the company’s achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s directive for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)—particularly in oil, gas, power, and infrastructure—to prioritize locally manufactured goods as a means of driving economic growth, job creation, and technological independence.

“This visit forms part of our wider legislative mandate to promote, monitor, and deepen local content participation nationwide. By spotlighting firms like Zobis Cable, we’re sending a clear message — the era of overreliance on imported cables is over; Nigeria must embrace self-reliance,” Hon. Goodhead emphasized.

“The success of Zobis Cable reflects the true essence of Nigerian Content — Made in Nigeria, Trusted by the World. Together, we will continue to build a future where Nigeria’s industrial strength defines her economic prosperity and technological sovereignty,” she added.