For years, Nigeria’s wires and cables market was dominated by imports, brands that were cheap but often ill-equipped to survive the country’s heat, voltage fluctuations, and relentless load-shedding.
Every flicker of a light or sparking socket told a story of cables that couldn’t keep up.
Fast forward to today, and a different story is unfolding.
Indigenous manufacturers are no longer on the sidelines; they are at the heart of powering homes, offices, factories, and telecom networks across the country. From low-voltage wiring in apartments to medium-voltage lines energizing industrial clusters.
Their rise is more than a business success; it is a testament to resilience and innovation. Competing against imports, these entrepreneurs are producing ISO-certified, high-quality cables that meet international standards. They are supporting construction, real estate, and industrial growth while helping stabilize a grid that still struggles to keep up with rising energy demands.
Nigerian wires and cables market is projected to grow at a 5.2% annual rate between 2025 and 2031, reflecting rising demand across residential, industrial, and utility sectors.
As Nigeria’s population grows, so does the need for housing, infrastructure, and industrial power networks, making the role of these local manufacturers even more central to the country’s future.
This list focuses on Nigerian electricity wire and cable manufacturers whose founders are publicly documented. Many players in the sector operate with limited visibility, making it difficult to trace ownership or leadership history
Here are the entrepreneurs driving Nigeria’s wires and cables industry.
Purechem Cable & Wires Limited is a subsidiary of the Enpee Group, an international manufacturing conglomerate founded in Nigeria in 1961 by Mr. N. P. Kirpalani. The Group began as a small trading business and expanded steadily into textiles, metal packaging, chemicals, FMCG, construction materials, and cable production.
Purechem Cable & Wires itself commenced commercial operations in 2011, positioning the company as one of Nigeria’s dedicated producers of low-voltage copper and aluminium cables. The company manufactures a wide range of electrical wires designed for building projects, industrial applications, and bespoke power solutions requested by clients.
The Enpee Group brings more than five decades of manufacturing experience across Nigeria, India, and the UAE. Its portfolio includes leading brands such as Avon Crowncaps, Fine Chemicals, PrimePak Industries, Pure Hygiene, and Renewsys in India’s solar industry. Purechem Cable & Wires benefits from this long technical heritage and the Group’s strong presence in Nigeria’s industrial sector.
Purechem Cable & Wires started operations at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sango-Otta, Ogun State, near Lagos. From inception, the company focused on producing high-quality low-voltage electrical cables that meet both domestic and international standards. Over the years, it has grown to become a trusted supplier for contractors, builders, distributors, and industrial consumers across Nigeria.
The company’s main factory is located in Sango-Otta, equipped with advanced machinery for copper and aluminium cable production. The plant supports high-precision manufacturing and allows Purechem to maintain consistency in conductor quality, insulation, and finishing. This facility also enables customized orders for clients who require specific cable specifications.
Purechem Cable & Wires is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, reflecting its commitment to quality management systems. It adheres to strict standards across health and safety, labour practices, environment, business ethics, and statutory compliance.
