The highest policy-making body of the Association.
The National Council is responsible for formulating policies, providing strategic oversight, and guiding the affairs of MAN in line with its vision and mission.
The Council comprises representatives from branches, sectoral groups, multinational companies, small and medium industries, large corporations, specialized groups, and other recognized structures within the Association.
It works with the President, the Executive Committee, strategic committees, and the Secretariat to ensure that MAN's decisions reflect the needs of manufacturers across Nigeria.
Defined roles supporting effective representation and administration.
The President
The President is the highest elected officer of the Association and provides overall leadership and strategic direction for MAN's objectives.
Director General and Secretariat
The Director General serves as Secretary to the National Council and Chief Executive of the Secretariat, overseeing administration and policy implementation.
Executive and Strategic Committees
Committees support Council decisions and provide expert guidance on policy development, stakeholder engagement, and competitiveness.
Executive leadership
Otunba Francis Meshioye, OFR
President
Prince Oba Okojie
Vice President, Lagos ZoneEngr. Ilyasu Saleh
Vice President, North-West ZoneEngr. (Chief) G. Massari, JP, FNSE, SMIEEE
Vice President, Eastern ZoneAlhaji (Dr.) Kamorudeen Yusuf
Vice President, Western ZoneMr. Mhir Aii Iyenge
Vice President, North East ZoneMr. Pannagiotis Katis
Vice President, MultinationalsMr. Carl Cruz
Vice President, MultinationalsMr. Samuel Kolawole
Vice President, SMIAlhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON
Vice President, MAN Large Corporations Group
Rev. Isaac A. Agoye
National TreasurerBranch leaders representing manufacturers across Nigeria
Engr. Frank Onyebu
Chairman, Apapa BranchMr. Robert N. Ugbaja
Chairman, Ikeja BranchMr. George Onafowokan
Chairman, Ogun State BranchAlhaji Muhammed Bello I. Umar
Chairman, Kano Bompai BranchAlhaji Nura Safiyanu Madugu
Chairman, Kano Sharada/Challawa BranchAlh. Umar Mala
Chairman, Kaduna North-West BranchMr. Raymond Anyanwu
Chairman, Kaduna South-East BranchMr. Lanre Popoola
Chairman, Oyo/Osun/Ekiti/Ondo States BranchMr. Vincent Okuku
Chairman, Rivers/Bayelsa States BranchLady Ada Chukwudozie
Chairman, Anambra/Enugu BranchDr. Jude O. Eluma
Chairman, Imo/Abia BranchEngr. Okwara Udensi
Chairman, Edo/Delta BranchAlh. Shehu Sule Nyalun
Chairman, Bauchi/Benue/Plateau/Gombe/Nasarawa BranchAlhaji Abubakare Minjibir
Chairman, Abuja BranchPharm. Bioku Rahmon
Chairman, Kwara/Kogi BranchMr. Akin Oyediran
Chairman, Cross River/Akwa Ibom BranchProduct-sector leadership feeding industry priorities into Council
Mr. Patrick Anegbe
Food, Beverages & Tobacco Sectoral GroupMr. Rotimi Aluko
Chemical & Pharmaceuticals Sectoral GroupChief Evarist Uba
Domestic & Industrial Plastics, Foam & Rubber Sectoral GroupAlhaji (Dr.) Kamorudeen Yusuf
Basic Metal, Iron & Steel & Metal Product Sectoral GroupEngr. Ilyasu Saleh
Textiles, Wearing Apparel, Carpet Leather & Leather Footwear Products Sectoral GroupMr. N. S. Kedarnath
Pulp, Paper & Paper Products, Printing & Publishing Sectoral GroupMrs. Ijeoma Oduonye
Electrical/Electronic Sectoral GroupMrs. Ngozi Oyewole
Wood, Wood Products & Furniture Sectoral GroupMr. Mallinson Afam Ukatu
Non-Metallic Minerals Sectoral GroupMr. Robert N. Ugbaja
Motor Vehicle & Miscellaneous Assembly Sectoral GroupAdditional Council representation and strategic committee leadership
Mrs. Soromidayo George
Chairman, MAN Export GroupMr. Vassily Barberopoulos
Chairman, MANLOC GroupDr. Michael Ola Adebayo
Chairman, MAN Gas UsersDr. Okey Akpa
Managing Director, SKG PharmaChief Oluyinka Kufile
Chairman/CEO, Qualitec Industries Ltd.Mr. Alofoje Unuigboje
Managing Director, Chemafric Ind. Research Ltd.Alhaji Salisu Umar
Executive Director, Mario Jose Enterprises Nig. Ltd.Mr. Felix Nwabuko
Managing Director, Presco Industries Ltd.Ambassador Olusegun Apata
Chairman, Nigerian Bottling Company LtdMr. Yarub Al-Bahrani
Managing Director, British American Tobacco Nigeria