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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Research & Economic Policy Division

Divisions & Units

The knowledge and policy advisory arm of MAN.

MAN delivers its programmes through specialized divisions and units that provide policy advocacy, research, membership services, stakeholder engagement, corporate support, and operational excellence. The Research & Economic Policy Division serves as the knowledge and policy advisory arm of the Association, conducting research, monitoring economic trends, and providing data-driven insights that support advocacy, policy formulation, and informed decision-making.

Through economic analyses, industry surveys, and policy recommendations, the Division contributes to improving the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector and strengthening Nigeria's industrial economy.

Economic and industrial research
Economic and Industrial Research

Conduct research that helps MAN understand production realities, sector trends, and the wider manufacturing environment.

Manufacturing sector performance
Manufacturing Sector Performance

Monitor manufacturing sector performance, cost pressures, constraints, opportunities, and competitiveness signals.

Economic reports and publications
Reports and Publications

Produce economic reports and publications that support members, leadership decisions, and stakeholder awareness.

Policy briefs
Policy Briefs and Position Papers

Develop policy briefs and position papers that convert research into clear advocacy recommendations.

Industry surveys
Industry Surveys and Data

Coordinate industry surveys and data collection to capture factory-level evidence from members.

Evidence based advocacy
Evidence-Based Advocacy

Support advocacy initiatives with credible data, economic analysis, policy interpretation, and industry surveys.

Research

Gather evidence from economic data and member experience.

Research

Analyse

Turn data into policy intelligence and sector understanding.

Analyse

Publish

Produce reports, briefs, papers, and publications for action.

Publish

Advocate

Support MAN positions with credible manufacturing evidence.

Advocate