Recognition
MAN is recognized by government, national stakeholders, and international partners as a leading voice of manufacturers in Nigeria.
Success and Achievements
Advocacy outcomes that improved the manufacturing environment
Through continuous advocacy, MAN has recorded achievements in industrial incentives, monetary policy, infrastructure intervention, member support, and government recognition.
Consultation
The Association is regularly consulted by government, especially at the federal level, on matters affecting manufacturing.
Intervention
MAN provides specific intervention on members' challenges involving policy, fiscal incentives, regulatory matters, and operating constraints.
Industrial Incentives
Selected achievements recorded by MAN
- Bonafide Manufacturers Scheme.
- Manufacturers-in-Bond Scheme approved and enjoyed by some members.
- Export Expansion Grant for export-oriented members.
- Protection of sectors through prohibition on some products, including textile-related products.
- Sector-specific concessions and waivers for pharmaceuticals, educational materials, agro-allied industries, and SMIs.
- Establishment of the Small and Medium Industries Equity Investment Scheme.
- Establishment of the Bank of Industry.
- Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria support structures.
- Advocacy around reduction in banks' lending interest rates.
Manufacturers in national dialogue
MAN's advocacy keeps industrial competitiveness visible in national policy conversations.
Impact Areas
Where advocacy has delivered value
Fiscal policyAdvocacy for incentives, waivers, machinery relief, and taxation reforms that reduce pressure on production.
Monetary policyPolicy positions on exchange rates, interest rates, and finance access for manufacturing companies.
Member challengesInterventions with Customs, Police, Ports Authority, local governments, and regulators on operational issues.