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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Leadership & Governance

Executive Members

The Executive Committee provides focused leadership between Council meetings, helping MAN respond quickly to member priorities, policy issues, and operational decisions.

Executive Committee

Focused leadership for an active manufacturing sector

The Executive Committee is composed of the President, Vice Presidents, Honorary Treasurer, Chairmen of Standing Committees, and members appointed on merit to represent special interests. The Director-General serves as Secretary to the Committee.

The Committee handles matters requiring prompt executive attention and refers major issues affecting finance, budgets, national economic policy, branches, zones, subsectoral groups, nominations, and top management to Council for approval.

Executive Leadership

National officers guiding MAN's policy and member-service agenda

Otunba Francis MeshioyePresident

Otunba Francis Meshioye, OFR

Provides strategic leadership for MAN's national advocacy, governance, and member representation.

Alhaji Aliko DangoteVice President, Large Corporations Group

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON

Represents large manufacturers and supports high-level engagement on competitiveness and industrial growth.

Rev. Isaac Adefemi AgoyeNational Treasurer

Rev. Isaac Adefemi Agoye

Supports financial oversight and stewardship in line with MAN's governance processes.

Segun Ajayi-KadirDirector-General and Secretary

Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni

Coordinates policy execution, Secretariat operations, advocacy support, and Council documentation.

Ratification routeExecutive actions remain subject to Council ratification where required by MAN's governance structure.
Advocacy functionThe Committee mobilizes industrial experience and contacts that strengthen MAN's advocacy with government and stakeholders.
Meeting rhythmThe Executive Committee meets four times a year to review priority issues and advance Council-approved actions.