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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Representation

MAN representation on government boards and committees

MAN has representation on 34 boards of Federal Government parastatals and service on several government, private sector, and international committees.

34Federal parastatal boards listed
PolicyStanding engagement with government committees
Private SectorRepresentation through OPS and business groups
GlobalInternational agency partnerships and programmes
Government Boards

Selected boards where MAN has been represented

  • Nigeria Customs Service
  • Bank of Industry
  • Corporate Affairs Commission
  • Standards Organisation of Nigeria
  • NAFDAC
  • Nigerian Shippers Council
  • Nigerian Export-Import Bank
  • Raw Materials Research and Development Council
  • Industrial Training Fund
  • National Productivity Centre
  • National Automotive Council
  • National Sugar Development Council
  • SMEDAN
  • National Bureau of Statistics
  • Transmission Company of Nigeria
  • Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission
Committees and Interventions

MAN's representation extends beyond board seats

Government and Private Sector Committees

MAN has served on the National Political Reform Conference, NEEDS, Presidential Committees on trade, export-oriented companies, economic revitalization, customs reform, tariff review, and trade policy review.

Specific Interventions

MAN's representation has supported advocacy on interest rates, dual exchange rates, NERFUND and World Bank SME loans, import licence elimination, customs reform, and compensation for members affected by national incidents.