The Chief Executive Officer of Cutix Plc, Ijeoma Odunoye, has been recognised as the Most Successful Female Entrepreneur and Excellent Performer at the 2025 NASME International Women’s Day and Awards, held in Abuja.
Organised by the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), the award celebrates Odunoye’s exceptional impact in the MSME sector. In addition to her role at Cutix, she also serves as Deputy President (South) of NASME.
The event brought together key stakeholders and business leaders. Among them was the Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation and MSMEs, Mr. Olatunji Johnson, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and delivered the keynote address.
“These awards honour individuals and organisations building the backbone of our economy through entrepreneurship,” said NASME National President, Dr Abdulrashid Yerima.
“Let Quality Speak for You,” Says Odunoye
While receiving the award, Odunoye credited her success to the board, management, and staff of Cutix Plc. She praised their commitment to excellence, stating that collective effort had driven the company’s growth.
“I couldn’t have done it alone. Everyone at Cutix played a part in this achievement,” she noted.
“In business, let quality speak for you. Understand the standards in your industry and build from there.”
She further explained why Cutix products may seem expensive, pointing out that strict quality control makes the difference. As she put it, “You’ll spend less on repairs and maintenance because we don’t cut corners.”
Cutix Plc: Setting the Gold Standard in Nigerian Manufacturing
Cutix Plc specializes in the production and marketing of electrical, automobile, and telecommunication cables. The company has consistently earned high praise for its product quality, including multiple NIS Gold Awards from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria since 2003.
Financially, the company remains strong. In 2024 alone, it posted:
₦12.18 billion in revenue
₦1.62 billion profit before tax
₦1.07 billion profit after tax
These results represent year-on-year growth of 32%, 36%, and 35%, respectively, highlighting the firm’s upward momentum under Odunoye’s leadership.
