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Promote, in close cooperation with its members, other organs of the
Organized Private Sector (OPS), the government and other stakeholders
in the economy, an enabling environment for industrial development,
growth and prosperity of the society at large.
MAN
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria(MAN) is a national industrial association
serving and representing nearly 2000 companies in private and public
sectors in manufacturing, construction and service sectors of the
national economy. With its Corporate Headquarters at 77, Obafemi
Awolowo Way, Ikeja, a liaison office at Abuja and twelve branches
nationwide, MAN has become a force to be reckoned with as a
veritable umbrella for coordinating the activities of manufacturers.
Through its representative membership, the Association serves
and acts as a central point of reference for government and others
who seek the view and reactions of manufacturers on matters of
socio-economic importance.
The
Association, among other things, advises, consults and where
necessary, joins issues with government and other bodies on matters
that affect its members.
MAN is the acknowledged representative of the manufacturing
sector in Nigeria. Through its National Council and the Secretariat,
the Association provides a variety of specialized services to
individual members.
In
May 1971, MAN came into existence through the initiatives of Ikeja
and Apapa Manufacturers Associations and other manufacturers in
various industrial areas in Nigeria.They were convinced that the manufacturing sector could only
assume its rightful role in the development of the economy if an
association, fully representative of manufacturers in Nigeria, was
established.
OBJECTIVES
These include:
To provide for manufacturers throughout Nigeria, the means of
formulating, making known and influencing, general policy in regard
to industrial, labour, technical, social, legal and training
matters;
To develop and promote the contributions of manufacturers to
the national economy through representation on all reputable bodies,
government and others whose work may affect directly or indirectly,
the interest of manufacturers;
To encourage a high standard of quality of members products
through the collection and circulation of useful information and the
provision of advice;
To promote the export of members’ products through constant
enlightenment;
To communicate and liaise with kindred and other bodies in
the accomplishment of the objectives of the Association and on
subjects of common interest;
To
fulfill the objectives for which it was established, it is essential
that the Association is fully representative of manufacturing
enterprises in Nigeria.
MEMBERSHIP
To fulfill the objectives for which it was established, it is essential that the Association is fully representative of manufacturing enterprises in Nigeria. Thus membership is open to manufacturing companies employing not less than ten persons in permanent establishment. Membership is corporate, companies being the members and not just the individuals nominated to represent them. Membership is totally voluntary. The Association is always active in recruiting new members so as to make its representation even more comprehensive and effective. From a handful of few members at its inception, membership rose to 300 industrial enterprises in 1978. Today the strength of membership is well above 2,000.
For further details on registration, please contact the Assistant Director, Field Services at man@manufacturersnigeria.org, man@manasoc.org or jacif@manufacturersnigeria.org
ORGANIZATION
The structure of MAN has been designed in such a way as to make it continually relevant and able to rise up to present and future challenges of the national economy.
NATIONAL COUNCIL
The Association has a National Council, made up of a President, eight Vice Presidents, Treasurer,Chairmen of Branches, Chairmen of Sectoral Groups and elected members.
In directing MAN’s affairs and determining its policy options, the National Council is served by an Executive Committee and five Standing Committees namely; Economic Policy Committee, Corporate Affairs & Strategic Planning Committee, Small & Medium-Scale Industry Committee, Infrastructure Committee and Finance & Establishment Committee.
T hese Committees as well as other ad hoc Committees assist in evolving vital policy framework needed for the realization of the objectives of the Association viz; transport, energy, communications, taxation, exports consultancy, research, economic matters, education and training as well as consultation with various existing specialized bodies.
NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
The National Secretariat of MAN is headed by a Director-General, who is the Chief Executive Officer and is assisted by a complement of staff. The Director-General executes on a daily basis, policy decisions/directives of the National Council. The Secretariat is designed and geared to provide specialized services to individual members, covering major areas of the manufacturing sector.
In addition, the Association has a network of twelve branches as well as a liaison office in Abuja.
SECTORAL GROUPS
MAN has eleven (11) Sectoral Groups, seventy-two (72) Sub-Sectoral Groups as well as an Export Group and the Secretariat provides membership services to these groups on daily basis. The ten Sectoral groups are:
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco
- Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
- Domestic & Industrial Plastic, Rubber and Foam
- Basic Metal, Iron & Steel and Fabricated Metal Products
- Pulp, Paper & Paper Products, Printing, Publishing and Packaging
- Electrical & Electronics
- Textiles, Wearing Apparels, Carpet, Leather/Leather Footwear
- Wood and Wood Products Including Furniture
- Non Metallic Mineral Products
- Motor Vehicle & Miscellaneous Assembly
- MAN Export Group
The Sectoral Groups are represented on the National Council by their respective Chairmen.
SERVICES
Services offered by the Secretariat include the following:
- Public Policy Advocacy
- Monitoring and analysis of government policies
- Economic research and analysis
- Preparation of memoranda on topical industrial and economic issues
- Information dissemination
- Liaison activities
- Capacity building and manpower development
- Promotion and organization of trade missions and exhibitions
- Promotion of Made-in-Nigeria products
- Reconciliation and harmonization of diverse interests of members - Sectoral and Sub-Sectoral
- Specific intervention on members/Sectoral problems
- Business Consultancy
- Investment and financial advisory services
- Local and international business linkages
- Seminars and Conferences
- Publications - The Secretariat at the moment has six publications as follows:
- MAN Information Brochure
- Annual Report
- Half-Yearly Economic Review
- MAN News - a quarterly publication
- Nigeria Industrial Directory
- MAN Newsletter - a monthly publication
- IT-based Services
- E-mail address
- Website design
- Website hosting
- Link to website
REPRESENTATION ON BOARD OF GOVERNMENT PARASTATALS
MAN is represented on the following Government Boards:
- Tariff Review Board.
- Utilities Charges Commission.
- Industrial Training Fund (ITF).
- National Advisory Council on Cooperative Development.
- National Science & Technology Fund (Board of Trustees).
- Raw Materials Research & Development Council.
- Governing Board of COREN.
- Nigerian Export Credit Guarantee & Insurance Corporation.
- Corporate Affairs Commission.
- Nigerian Export Promotion Council.
- Productivity, Prices & Incomes Board (PPIB).
- Nigerian Standards Organization.
- National Productivity Committee.
- NECA Coordinating Committee.
- Nigerian Shippers Council.
- Industrial Development Coordinating Committee.
- Governing Council of Federal Polytechnics.
- Nigerian Export Promotion Zones Authority.
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Committee.
- Presidential Advisory Committee on Economic Revitalization.
- Bank of Industry.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Deriving from the set objectives of its establishment and services rendered, MAN provides a lot of benefits to its members, some of which are listed below.
- Credibility as a manufacturer
- Access to up-to-date business information
- Capacity Building for members
- Recognition by Government Agencies and business community
- Public Policy Advocacy for favourable investment/industrial policies
- Business linkages
- Direct intervention on members’ problems.
- Consultancy/Advisory Services
- Patronage of Made-in-Nigeria Products.
ACHIEVEMENTS
MAN Government Relations
The Association, since its establishment in 1971 has made giant strides in the areas of policy advocacy, business information and development as well as outright direct intervention. Some of the achievements are listed below:
- MAN has successfully positioned itself as a leading business Association recognized and respected by Government.
- There is a very high level of consultation between the Federal Government and the Association such that the views of the Association are sought at the conception state of policy formulation
- In the management of the economy, the relevance of MAN has been appreciated through invitations to serve on many committees set up by government and other organizations viz:
- Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting - Abuja 2003 Business Support Group
- Presidential Committee on Lagos Explosion Disaster Relief Fund
- Specialized Committee of Stakeholders to Review the Status of the Pre-shipment Inspection Scheme Preparatory to the Introduction of Destination Inspection Scheme
- House of Representatives Committee on World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreements
- Presidential Committee on Modalities for Engaging Nigerian Professionals in the Execution of Project.
- MAN-NPA Fast Track Delivery Committee on Consignment of Raw Materials
- Regional Organizing Committee on 3rd ECOWAS Trade Fair
- National Organizing Committee on the 8th OAU Trade Fair
MONETARY POLICIES
- Reduction in, and adoption of a base mechanism for calculating Interest Rates.
- Abolition of Dual Exchange rates.
- Policy advocacy to establish a linkage between the maximum Bank lending interest rate and the Minimum Rediscount Rate (MRR) of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS
- Successfully lobbied for compensations to member-companies affected by the 2002 Lagos Bomb explosion disaster.
- Mediating on behalf of members on issues directly affecting them Customs, Police, Ports Authority and Local Government harassments.
- Liaison with Federal, States and Local Governments on behalf of members for specific problems affecting members’ operations.
- Successful advocacy for the take-off of support institutions i.e. Bank of Industry (BOI), SMIDA etc. to provide finance and strategic
intervention for the revitalization of industries in Nigeria.
FISCAL POLICIES
- Tariff reduction on major industrial raw materials to 5%.
- Removal of VAT on industrial machinery
- Reduction of import duty to 2.5% on machinery.
- Removal of import duty on some machinery e.g. CKD for Motor Assembly Plants.
- Reduction of Excise Duty on beverages from 40% to 20%.
- Favourable and satisfactory interpretation of the Withholding Tax Law in respect of manufacturing inputs and some services.
- Removal of VAT on pharmaceutical raw materials and Educational materials.
- Establishment of Fast Track Clearing Procedures at the Ports for Bonafide Manufacturers.
- Elimination of import controls especially during the import license regime.
- Protection of local industries from multiple taxation by persuading the Federal Government to promulgate Decree 21 of 1998 which defined the taxing powers of the three tiers of government.
- Successful negotiation of the Land Use Charge Law with the Lagos State Government which ultimately led to reduction in the original
chargeable rates.
- Institution of legal action against some unfavourable laws such as the Sales Tax law.
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