Manufacturers Association of Nigeria commends media role in advocacy, growth of sector
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has applauded the vital role of the media in promoting industry advocacy and driving economic growth, describing journalists as indispensable partners in amplifying the country’s commerce and industrial initiatives.
Salami Musa of MAN’s Corporate Services Division, gave the commendation while speaking at the 2025 End-of-Year Engagement Forum of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN), held at MAN’s House, Ikeja, Lagos.
Musa reaffirmed the Association appreciation on behalf of Divisional Head, Dr. Segun Alabi, and by extension, the Director General and the President of MAN, for the media’s critical role in shaping public understanding of commerce and industry in Nigeria.
“CICAN remains a vital stakeholder and strategic partner in the pursuit of our advocacy mandate.
“It is no exaggeration to say that without the quality of representation you provide, our efforts would be akin to winking in the dark, lacking the visibility and amplification that your platform so effectively delivers.
“We are sincerely grateful for your continued support and wish to reaffirm how much we value this partnership.
“As we look ahead, we are optimistic about deepening our collaboration in the coming year for even greater impact.
“Let me also take this opportunity to remind you that entries for the MAN of the Year Personality Award, an initiative dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding work you do, are still open. Submissions will close on December 15th,” he emphasized.
MAN’s Reporter of the Year Personality Award is an initiative that celebrates outstanding contributions within the media and industry space.
Entries for the award remain open until December 15, encouraging continued recognition of excellence.
Musa concluded by expressing optimism about the future, emphasizing the desire to deepen collaboration with the press in the coming year for even greater impact.
“We are sincerely grateful for your continued support and wish to reaffirm how much we value this partnership,” he said, urging CICAN members to maintain their dedication to reporting with accuracy, insight, and integrity.
The 2025 forum underscored the synergy between industry and media, reinforcing the critical role of journalism in shaping Nigeria’s economic and industrial landscape.
As an aside, Musa drew the attention of the Energy Nigeria Ltd Team (DMCA) led by the CEO/Inventor, Amobi Christopher that made presentation at the CICAN media forum and engagement on the need to reach out the Manufacturers in Nigeria to see how they could key into their energy infrastructure for the growth of the sector.
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