The president, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Francis Meshioye has promised to work towards speedy development of manufacturing in Nigeria during his tenure.
Meshioye who made the promise in his maiden address at the 2023 Award and Presidential Media Luncheon held at the MAN House in Lagos, said to realize the objective, the Association is strategically engaging the president and other politicians
“MAN is being strategic in its engagement during this electioneering year to place its issues on the front burner. We have engaged the Presidential aspirants on the importance of having a virile and competitive manufacturing sector.
“We have equally pushed at different fora with major political contenders to incorporate the need to accelerate the growth and development of the manufacturing sector in their economic agenda.
“In this regard, we have availed all the political parties with our Blueprint for the Accelerated Development of Manufacturing in Nigeria as well as the agenda for manufacturing in Nigeria for the next 10 years.” The MAN president said.
He reiterated his commitment to advocacy for manufacturing enabling environment in the country to create employment opportunities for Nigerians.
In his words, “We have, over the years, highlighted the pain points of manufacturers in Nigeria. We remain committed to our principal objective of advocating for a conducive environment where manufacturing business can thrive, so that we can create wealth and employment opportunities for the teeming unemployed youths in the society.
“In this regard, we have availed all the political parties with our Blueprint for the Accelerated Development of Manufacturing in Nigeria as well as the agenda for manufacturing in Nigeria for the next 10 years.
“During my tenure as President, with the support of the Secretariat, the Association will reinvigorate its promotion focus on evidence-based advocacy through proactive engagement with legislators, policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders;
“Increase the output of the manufacturing sector and its contribution to GDP to 20% by 2030; Increase export of Nigerian manufactured products to other African Countries and beyond; Promote manufacturing sector employment through capacity building, new technologies, and professional advisory services;
“Promote inclusive inter-industry linkage between SMIs and large corporations by encouraging the development of industry value chains, industrial parks, and collaboration with academia; Extend MAN’s advocacy outreach at regional and continental levels through robust membership in and collaboration with relevant institutions;
“Drive MAN’s effectiveness through continuous improvement of human resources, technology enablement, corporate governance, and financial viability; Improve the quality of membership services by promoting a more conducive operating environment;
“Improving the availability of public services, access to finance, providing information to members, and promoting patronage of made-in-Nigeria products; and Ensure effective and timely dissemination of MAN’s views and positions to all arms of government, members, and the public through print, social and electronic media.”
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