The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) was established in May 1971 to provide a common voice for manufacturers and a focal point of consultation between industry, government, and the public.

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Who We Are

Who We Are

MAN brings together manufacturing companies, sector leaders, branch councils, committees, and a professional Secretariat to advance the collective interest of industry.

Identity

Representative, policy-focused, and practical

The Association is governed by manufacturers elected by members and supported by professional management staff. Its structure makes it possible for issues from branches, sectoral groups, and subsectors to be translated into clear advocacy positions and member services.

MAN's strength is the combination of private-sector experience, institutional memory, research capacity, and direct engagement with public policy. The result is a practical platform that helps manufacturers respond to economic change while speaking with a common voice.

How We Work

One Association, many channels of representation

Members

Manufacturers participate through branches, sectoral groups, subsectoral groups, committees, and specialized member platforms.

Leadership

The President, Vice Presidents, National Council, Executive Committee, and standing committees guide MAN's policy and governance agenda.

Secretariat

The Director-General and management staff implement Council decisions, coordinate advocacy, and deliver services to members.

Leadership Snapshot

National officers guiding MAN's mandate

Otunba Francis MeshioyePresident

Otunba Francis Meshioye, OFR

Leads national advocacy and represents manufacturers in high-level stakeholder engagement.

Alhaji Aliko DangoteVice President

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON

Supports strategic industrial growth priorities and representation for large corporations.

Segun Ajayi-KadirDirector-General

Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni

Coordinates Secretariat execution, policy support, research, and member-service delivery.