Advocacy
Sectoral advocacy that strengthens local production
MAN works through sectoral and subsectoral groups to resolve production, supply-chain, standards, and inter-industry issues that affect local manufacturing capacity.
Sectoral Coordination
Resolving issues where manufacturing value chains meet
Sectoral advocacy helps MAN respond to the realities of different manufacturing groups while encouraging local patronage, inter-industry linkages, and practical resolution of operational challenges.
Through its sectoral structure, MAN supports dialogue among related industries, government agencies, research bodies, and manufacturers with common production concerns.
Steel subsectorResolution of local patronage issues around billets, strengthening linkage between local demand and domestic supply capacity.
Chemicals value chainSupport for inter-industry patronage between paints manufacturers and resin producers within the chemical and pharmaceutical sectoral group.
Raw material classificationConsultation with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council to resolve technical classification issues affecting soaps, detergents, toiletries, and cosmetics.
Wood and furniturePromotion of Made-in-Nigeria goods and linkages between larger wood-sector companies and SMI furniture manufacturers.
Need sectoral advocacy support?
Members can raise sector or subsector issues requiring MAN engagement, technical dialogue, or escalation to relevant institutions.