Advocacy & Intervention
Representation on policy, regulatory, fiscal, trade, infrastructure, and operating-environment issues affecting manufacturers.
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.
MAN provides advocacy, business support, information services, research, capacity building, consulting, and member-focused interventions that strengthen manufacturing enterprises.
Representation on policy, regulatory, fiscal, trade, infrastructure, and operating-environment issues affecting manufacturers.
Business advisory, opportunity information, consulting, referrals, and structured support through MAN and the MAN Resource Centre.
Economic intelligence, member communication, policy updates, research, reports, and manufacturing-sector insight.
Seminars, workshops, in-plant training, mentoring, academy programmes, and workforce development support.
Power-related facilitation through MPDCL, including industrial cluster power solutions, energy-efficiency support, and Eligible Customer guidance.
Membership support, sectoral coordination, regulatory follow-up, product visibility, directory inclusion, and practical member assistance.
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.
MAN services are shaped by factory realities, member feedback, and national industrial priorities.