MAN allies with agrofood Nigeria for industrial growth to boost food security
Salami Musa of the Corporate Service of MAN delivering the remarks of Director General of MAN, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, during a press conference held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Alvan Ikoku Hall, Radisson Blu, Ikeja, Lagos.
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has allied itself with the 11th edition of AgroFood Nigeria scheduled to hold from 24 to 26 March 2026 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos.
Director General of MAN, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, expressed strong enthusiasm for this initiative, particularly given its alignment with our long-standing advocacy for industrial growth, food security, and local value addition during a press conference held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Alvan Ikoku Hall, Radisson Blu, Ikeja, Lagos
Director General of MAN, who was represented by Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Salami Musa of the Corporate Service of MAN in his remarks stated that this exhibition provides a direct link between Nigerian manufacturers and international technology manufacturers.
He highlighted that the realities of modern manufacturing, rising costs, efficiency demands, quality standards, and global competitiveness require sustained access to world-class technologies and best practices.
“While we remain optimistic that many of the structural challenges confronting our sector will ease in the near future, the immediate task before us is clear: collaboration, innovation, and purposeful knowledge acquisition and transfer,” he said.
According to him, Nigeria’s agro-processing and food manufacturing sector holds immense potential, adding that unlocking this potential requires exposure to advanced machinery, improved processing techniques, and efficient packaging solutions that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve profitability.
The DG MAN acknowledged that the AgroFood Exhibition offers a direct and practical bridge between Nigerian manufacturers and international technology providers, enabling access to solutions that can transform unanticipated local production.
He emphasized that this platform supports technology acquisition, the adoption of global standards in food processing and packaging, and the strengthening of the Made-in-Nigeria brand through increased value addition, stressing that each of these outcomes contributes directly to economic growth, job creation, and national food security.
“As part of this partnership, MAN members will enjoy a complimentary discount on exhibitor participation fees. We trust that our members will take full advantage of this opportunity by utilising the platform for B2B engagements, technology sourcing, and strategic partnerships that will enable them to scale their operations,” he noted.
Ajayi-Kadir called on their members and the wider business community, stressing that the tools, technologies, and partnerships required to reposition your production capacity for sustainable growth will be under one roof this March and encouraged them to register, participate, and engage with the global innovations on display.
He also urged the media for their continuous support in projecting the immense industrial and economic potential that this exhibition represents for Nigeria, adding that when Nigerian manufacturers thrive, the economy grows stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive.
MAN DG implored all manufacturers and stakeholders to take full advantage of this opportunity as they look forward to the innovations, partnerships, and success stories that will emerge from the Landmark Centre in March 2026.