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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Our Services

Services that help manufacturers grow, compete, and stay represented

MAN provides advocacy, business support, information services, research, capacity building, consulting, and member-focused interventions that strengthen manufacturing enterprises.

Advocacy & Intervention

Representation on policy, regulatory, fiscal, trade, infrastructure, and operating-environment issues affecting manufacturers.

Business Development

Business advisory, opportunity information, consulting, referrals, and structured support through MAN and the MAN Resource Centre.

Information Services

Economic intelligence, member communication, policy updates, research, reports, and manufacturing-sector insight.

Capacity Building

Seminars, workshops, in-plant training, mentoring, academy programmes, and workforce development support.

Energy Support

Power-related facilitation through MPDCL, including industrial cluster power solutions, energy-efficiency support, and Eligible Customer guidance.

Member Services

Membership support, sectoral coordination, regulatory follow-up, product visibility, directory inclusion, and practical member assistance.

How We Support Members

Services built around real manufacturing needs

MAN combines advocacy, research, direct member engagement, and specialist services to help manufacturers respond to constraints and pursue growth. These services are delivered through the National Secretariat, branches, sectoral groups, resource platforms, and dedicated service units.

  • Public policy advocacy and monitoring of government policies.
  • Consultancy, business advisory, and access to business support platforms.
  • Training, seminars, coaching, mentorship, and workforce development.
  • Research, reviews, and economic analysis for manufacturing decisions.

Service with sector knowledge

MAN services are shaped by factory realities, member feedback, and national industrial priorities.