John Ezeobi, the Chief Executive Officer of John Zobis Group of Companies, stands as a beacon of entrepreneurial success in Anambra State. At 40, he is among the youngest and most successful industrialists of Igbo descent, commanding respect across the manufacturing and oil and gas industries.
The parent company, John Zobis Group, boasts subsidiaries like Zobis Electrical Nigeria Ltd, John Zobis Oil and Gas Nigeria Ltd, JZ Bulbs Company Nigeria Ltd, Zobis Cable Nigeria Ltd, and John Zobis Company Nigeria Ltd. These companies excel in manufacturing, construction, and supplying genuine electrical products.
One of the group’s crowning achievements is Zobis Electrical Wires and Cable Ltd, located on over 400 plots in Okoti-Odekpe, Anambra State. The facility includes a corporate office, warehouses, factories, staff apartments, and an ongoing infirmary project. Recognized as one of Anambra’s top 20 companies in size, output, and capitalization, the company is a major employer and a cornerstone of the local economy.
John Zobis products are highly sought after in Nigeria and exported to countries like Ghana, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Liberia. The company serves a diverse clientele, including military institutions, oil companies, and real estate firms, with high-quality cables for residential and industrial use.
Ezeobi’s success is even more remarkable considering his humble beginnings. From a trader to a manufacturing giant, his journey symbolizes resilience, ambition, and innovation. He is a self-made entrepreneur whose achievements inspire the next generation in Anambra and beyond.
Beyond business, John Zobis Group is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Ezeobi supports aspiring entrepreneurs, constructs roads for host communities, builds houses for the less privileged, and is currently upgrading a school in his community.
With ongoing expansions, including malls and offices in Abuja, Aba, Lagos, and Rivers State, the future of John Zobis Group shines brightly. Ezeobi’s vision positions the company to become one of Nigeria’s largest in the coming years.
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