Programme

54th Annual General Meeting, 6th Adeola Odutola Lecture & MiNE 2026

The three-day programme combines the statutory business of MAN with policy dialogue, industry networking, and one of Nigeria's leading manufacturing exhibitions.

Event Flow

AGM Programme

Delegates will have the opportunity to engage with policymakers, business leaders, development partners, and manufacturers while exploring innovative Made-in-Nigeria products and solutions.

Date 5-7 October 2026

Venue Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos

Theme Leveraging National Industrial Policy to Position Nigeria as Africa's Industrial Hub

Day One - Monday, October 5, 2026

Made-in-Nigeria Exhibition Opening Ceremony

Grand Ballroom, Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos

Opening Ceremony

Made-in-Nigeria Exhibition Opening Ceremony

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Arrival and Registration
11:00 am - 11:05 am: National Anthem
11:05 am - 11:10 am: Recognition and Introduction of Distinguished Guests
11:10 am - 11:20 am: Welcome Address by Otunba Francis Meshioye, OFR, President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
11:20 am - 11:35 am: Speech by Special Guest of Honour
11:35 am - 11:45 am: Vote of Thanks by Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, Director General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
11:45 am - 11:50 am: Group Photographs with the Special Guest of Honour and other Dignitaries
11:50 am - 12:50 pm: Declaration of the Exhibition Open and Cutting of the Ribbon by the Special Guest of Honour at the Grand Ballroom; guided tour of Exhibition Arena by Dignitaries; and presentation of certificate of participation.
12:50 pm - 1:00 pm: Group Photographs at the exit point

Day Two - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

6th Adeola Odutola Lecture / Presidential Luncheon

Ballroom, Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos

Agenda

6th Adeola Odutola Lecture / Presidential Luncheon

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Arrival and Registration
11:00 am - 11:05 am: National Anthem and Opening Formalities
11:05 am - 11:15 am: Welcome Address by Otunba Francis Meshioye, OFR, President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
11:15 am - 11:30 am: Goodwill Messages from Distinguished Guests
11:30 am - 12:10 pm: Lecture by Distinguished Guest Speaker, Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, former Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
12:10 pm - 12:25 pm: Comments, Questions and Answers
12:25 pm - 12:35 pm: Keynote Address by Special Guest of Honour, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
12:35 pm - 12:45 pm: Group Photographs with the Special Guest of Honour, Distinguished Guest Speaker and other Dignitaries
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm: Documentary Video
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm: Showcase of Sponsors' Video
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm: Presentation of Plaques
1:30 pm - 1:35 pm: Vote of Thanks by Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, Director General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
1:35 pm - 2:00 pm: National Anthem, Group Photograph and Tour of Exhibition Stands
2:00 pm: Presidential Luncheon

Day Three - Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Annual General Meeting Private Session

Ballroom, Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos

Agenda

Annual General Meeting Private Session

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Arrival and Registration
11:00 am - 11:05 am: National Anthem / Prayer
11:05 am - 11:15 am: Welcome Address by Otunba Francis Meshioye, OFR, President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
11:15 am - 11:35 am: Presentation of the 2025 Annual Report by Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, Director General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
11:35 am - 11:45 am: Consideration and Adoption of Annual Report
11:45 am - 11:55 am: National Treasurer's Report and Audited Accounts
11:55 am - 12:00 noon: Appointment of Auditors
12:00 noon - 12:15 pm: Documentary Video
12:15 pm - 12:20 pm: Election of Officers and Members of the National Council for the Year 2026/2027
12:20 pm - 12:25 pm: Acceptance Speech by the Incoming President of MAN
12:25 pm - 12:40 pm: Any Other Business
12:40 pm - 12:55 pm: Presentation of Appreciation Plaques to Sponsors
12:55 pm - 1:00 pm: Vote of Thanks by the Director General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm: Value Addition Panel Session on Bridging Industrial Skill Gaps with Smart and Additive Manufacturing: A Manufacturing Imperative
1:50 pm - 3:00 pm: Tour of the Exhibition Stands by Dignitaries / Lunch