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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Leadership and Governance

National Council of MAN

The National Council is a body of experienced manufacturers and professionals elected by members to conduct the affairs of the Association in line with MAN's constitution.

Council Mandate

Direction, policy options, and institutional oversight

In directing MAN's affairs and determining policy options, the National Council is served by an Executive Committee and standing committees covering economic policy, corporate affairs and strategic planning, small and medium industry, infrastructure, finance, and establishment matters.

The Director-General serves as Secretary to Council, supporting the translation of Council decisions into advocacy, member service, research, administration, and stakeholder engagement.

National Policy Branch Priorities Sectoral Issues Governance
Council Roles

Selected National Council leadership positions

Otunba Francis Meshioye, OFRPresident
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCONVice President, Large Corporations Group
Alhaji Ali S. Madugu, mniVice President, Kaduna North West Zone
Mr. John AluyaVice President, Lagos Zone
Engr. Chukwuemeka NzewiVice President, Eastern Zone
Alhaji Ahmed Mai AbbaVice President, North East Zone
Alhaji Ladan GobirVice President, SMI
Rev. Isaac Adefemi AgoyeNational Treasurer

Branch Representation

Council includes leaders from branch structures such as Apapa, Ogun, Rivers, Abuja, Ikeja, Kano, Kaduna, Edo/Delta, and others.

Sectoral Representation

Sectoral chairmen represent product groups including food and beverages, chemicals, plastics, basic metal, textiles, pulp and paper, and more.

Standing Committees

Standing committees provide specialist input into economic policy, finance, corporate affairs, SMI, and infrastructure priorities.

Council decisions shape the Association's work programme.

Through Council, MAN converts the experience of manufacturers into coordinated advocacy, member services, and institutional action.