The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) said it aims to deepen conversation on unlocking the full potential of the Nigeria First policy, which seeks to promote local production and patronage of made-in-Nigeria goods and services.
The Association will do this at its 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held on October 16, 2025, in Lagos. The theme will be ‘Nigeria First: Prioritising Patronage of Made in Nigeria.’
The president of MAN, Francis Meshioye, disclosed this at a press conference held yesterday in Lagos.
He announced that “our Guest Speaker at this year’s Annual General Meeting is Aliko Dangote, Africa’s leading industrialist, president/ CEO of the Dangote Group. Aliko Dangote’s story is an epitome of the Nigeria First spirit.”
According to him, he has built one of Africa’s largest conglomerates, spanning cement, sugar, salt, fertilisers, and oil refineries.
His investment has redefined Nigeria’s Industrial landscape, created thousands of jobs, and reduced dependence on imports.
His business decisions over the past decades capture the very essence of our theme: ‘Nigeria First: Prioritising Patronage of Made in Nigeria’. His presence will inspire our discussions as we navigate the next phase of Nigeria’s Industrial growth.
