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

The principles behind MAN's service to manufacturers

MAN's values guide how the Association represents members, engages stakeholders, delivers services, and protects the credibility of organized manufacturing.

Our Values

Values that shape advocacy, governance, and member service

Integrity

We represent manufacturers with credibility, fairness, and respect for institutional processes.

Professionalism

We apply research, discipline, confidentiality, and competence to policy work and member support.

Advocacy

We speak clearly for manufacturers and pursue policy outcomes that make production more competitive.

Collaboration

We work with government, private-sector bodies, partners, communities, and members to solve shared industrial challenges.

Innovation

We encourage practical ideas, technology adoption, standards improvement, and better ways of doing business.

Impact

We focus on outcomes that improve manufacturing performance, job creation, investment, and national development.

Member Benefit

How the values translate into everyday support

MAN's value system is practical. It informs policy briefs, consultations, business advisory support, training, stakeholder meetings, sector research, and the way the Association escalates member concerns.

Through the MAN Resource Centre and Secretariat, members gain access to guidance on business improvement, funding readiness, waste reduction, productivity, market information, and partnership opportunities.

Policy Access Business Advisory Sector Intelligence Training Networking

Values become stronger when members participate.

MAN's advocacy is shaped by the lived experience of manufacturers. Members help define priorities, contribute evidence, and strengthen the Association's voice.