MAN set to Host Closed Door Manufacturers Summit with FG, MDAs in Abuja
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is set to host a closed-door Manufacturers Summit with the Federal Government, Ministries, Departments And Agencies (MDAs) from June 4th to 6th at the State House Banquet/Conference Hall in Abuja.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, Director General, MAN, adding that the three-day summit, themed “Rethinking Manufacturing”, will be held in partnership with the Presidency, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies and the global accounting firm, Ernst & Young (EY).
According to MAN, the summit is necessitated by the state of the manufacturing sector, which remains a major concern for the government, industrialists and Nigerians, stressing that the theme underscores the need for practical solutions and innovative strategies to boost productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of the sector.
His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, who is the Special Guest of Honour at the summit will preside over the opening ceremony, while His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON will superintend the afternoon session.
The statement noted that the presence of the Presidency underscores the commitment of the government to the revitalisation of manufacturing sector in Nigeria. Accordingly, the Manufacturers are expectant that the engagements would provide valuable insights on the policy direction, expectations of the government and practical solutions to the binding constraints.
The Summit, the statement added will feature focus group discussions between top level government officials, industry operators and experts; insightful presentations on emerging trends and best practices in manufacturing; exhibition of made-in-Nigeria Products; networking opportunities for collaboration and partnership building; showcasing of innovative products, technologies, and solutions in the Nigerian manufacturing sector.
Specifically, the focus group technical session will bring together relevant Government Ministries, Departments & Agencies, top-level CEOs of manufacturing concerns, Continental Trade Institutions, subject matter experts, Academia, under one roof to discuss the five pillars of the summit. These pillars and by extension the focus points of the summit include how to:
- Promote growth, upscale productivity and improve and competitiveness.
- Enhance energy security and infrastructure development.
- Improve macroeconomic environment, ease of doing business and periscoping our ESG;
- Improve patronage of made-in-Nigeria products and local content development and
- Leverage regional and continental trade for export development.
Additionally, the summit will delve into critical discussions on how to achieve sustained manufacturing growth through the creation of conducive business environment, guaranteeing security, boosting agricultural production and strengthening supply chain resilience by leveraging technology.
DG MAN emphasized that the expectation is to reach a consensus with the Federal Government on the imperatives for intentional development of manufacturing in Nigeria and the crafting of a time-framed strategic roadmap for the resolution of the identified challenges and attainment of steady growth for the sector.
