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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Core Values

Our Values

S.E.R.V.I.C.E defines how MAN works.

The operations and activities of MAN are guided by the core values represented in the acronym S.E.R.V.I.C.E. These values shape advocacy, governance, stakeholder engagement, and practical member support.

Values in Motion

Each letter carries a standard for how MAN serves members, engages stakeholders, and strengthens organized manufacturing.

S
Service

Deliver quintessential membership services.

E
Engagement

Engage internal and external public to drive the growth of the manufacturing sector.

R
Resilience

Exceed the expectations of members despite an inclement operating environment.

V
Value Addition

Promote value addition along the manufacturing value chain.

I
Integrity

Uphold integrity, professionalism, and transparency in MAN's activities.

C
Commitment

Ensure collaboration and commitment to the attainment of the vision and mission of MAN.

E
Excellence

Enable a service-oriented system driven by excellent performance.

Value in Practice

Core values become visible through member support and public advocacy.

MAN uses its values to guide policy work, stakeholder engagement, research output, advisory services, training, consultation, and communication with members.

These values support a service-oriented system in which manufacturers can trust the Association to engage with professionalism, accuracy, fairness, transparency, commitment, and excellent performance.

ServiceEngagementResilienceValue AdditionIntegrityCommitmentExcellence
Member-Facing Standards

MAN's values guide how the Association advocates, builds partnerships, and delivers services.