Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni

15/05/2026

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) celebrates and felicitates with its Director General, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
Over the years, you have devoted a significant part of your life to the service of the Association and to the advancement of policies and advocacy initiatives that support economic growth and industrial development in Nigeria.
Your visionary leadership has played a critical role in championing the interests of manufacturers, shaping policy conversations, driving reforms, and promoting an enabling environment for competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable industrialisation.
Through your consistent advocacy, strategic engagement, and thought leadership, you have continued to strengthen the voice of the manufacturing sector, inspire confidence among stakeholders, and reinforce the role of manufacturing as a key driver of inclusive economic growth, employment generation, and national development.
We salute your dedication, resilience, and exemplary leadership.
As you mark this milestone, we wish you continued good health, strength, wisdom, and even greater accomplishments in the years ahead.
Happy 60th Birthday, Sir.

01/05/2026

Happy International Workers Day

15/04/2026

As part of its recent quarterly engagement with members in the Ogun State Branch, the leadership of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), led by the Director General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, representing the President, Otunba Francis Meshioye, OFR, visited the MOMAS Group facility.

The facility houses Equipment and Protective Applications International Limited (EPAIL NIGERIA) and Momas Meters.

The visit formed part of MAN’s Q1 engagement with members to better understand their operating environment and identify key challenges impacting growth.

During the tour, the delegation expressed strong admiration for the Group’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and innovative solutions, ranging from electricity metering to specialised equipment in the security sector, including military vehicles, bulletproof vests, ballistic helmets, and other defence-related products. The DG emphasised the need to prioritise and support such local innovations in line with the Nigeria First policy.

He also commended the MOMAS Training School for its role in bridging the manpower gap and strengthening technical capacity within the sector.

The delegation was received by Engr. Kola Balogun, FNSE, MNSE, Executive Chairman of MOMAS Group, and his team, who appreciated the visit and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing Nigeria’s industrial growth.

14/04/2026

As part of the Q1 2026 members’ visitation, the leadership of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) visited Coleman Wires & Cables. The delegation was led by the Director General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, representing the President, Otunba Francis Meshioye OFR

The team was received by the Chairman of Coleman Wires & Cables, Asiwaju (Dr.) Solomon Kayode Onafowokan, a gesture the DG deeply appreciated.

During the tour, the DG noted that although this was not his first visit to the facility, this experience provided deeper insight into the company’s manufacturing scale, its strong backward integration efforts, and its continued commitment to strengthening local industrial capacity.

The visit also provided an opportunity to learn more about the company’s aspirations and explore ways the Association can better support its members.

14/04/2026

MAN Leadership Tours WASIL and WACUB Facilities in Sagamu

To bridge the gap between policy and practice, the Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, recently led a high-level delegation on a factory tour of West African Soy Industries Limited (WASIL) and African Cubes Limited (WACUB) at their multi-factory complex in Sagamu, Ogun State.

The visit followed the 327th National Council Meeting hosted by the Ogun State Branch and formed part of MAN’s ongoing initiative to decentralise its engagements across key industrial zones nationwide.

It provided the Association’s leadership with firsthand insight into the operations of both companies and their significant contributions to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector.

Discussions during the visit focused on critical industry priorities, including the need to curb multiple taxation, strengthen data-driven policymaking, and ensure that MAN’s advocacy continues to reflect the realities faced by manufacturers on the ground.

The management of WASIL and WACUB commended the Association’s proactive advocacy efforts, noting that such engagements are essential to building a stable and enabling environment where manufacturers can scale operations and grow with confidence.

12/02/2026

The organisers of the Agrofood Nigeria, fairtrade Messe, together with their local partners, Modion Communications, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Director General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, in preparation for the 11th edition of Agrofood Nigeria, scheduled to hold at Landmark Centre, Lagos, from 24-26 March 2026.

Leading the delegation, Freyja Detjen, Exhibition Director of fairtrade, expressed appreciation for the DG’s leadership in advancing Nigeria’s manufacturing and agrofood industries, and briefed him on preparations for the upcoming Agrofood Nigeria exhibition.

During the meeting, discussions centred on the fair’s role in promoting innovation, investment, and international partnerships within the agrofood sector. The organisers highlighted opportunities for Nigerian businesses to showcase products, connect with global players, and strengthen value chains from agriculture to food processing.

The DG welcomed the visit, reaffirming MAN’s commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance industrial growth, food security, and sustainable development. He noted that the Agrofood Nigeria exhibition provides a vital platform for collaboration between local manufacturers and international stakeholders and assured the organisers of MAN’s continued engagement.

01/01/2026

25/12/2025

A CHRISTMAS FOR NIGERIA

Christmas is a time to unwind from the hectic and taxing activities of the past 12 months.

It is also a time to reconnect deeply with family and cherish moments with loved ones.

It is a time to reflect and renew as we prepare for 2026. Most importantly, let us use the Yuletide to recommit to industrializing our beloved Nigeria.

Be an Ambassador and a Champion for creating a conducive environment for manufacturing in Nigeria; it is a patriotic duty.

It is the right thing to do for Nigeria’s prosperity.

Be Nigeria! Put Nigeria First! Buy Nigeria!

23/12/2025

23/12/2025

On December 17, 2025, the Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, visited Purechem Manufacturing Limited (PML) in Sango-Otta, Ogun State.

Founded in 1989, PML is today one of West Africa’s leading producers of construction chemicals and consumer and industrial adhesives. The company operates in more than six countries. It is part of the well-known Enpee Group, established in 1961.

The Director General and his colleagues were warmly received by the Managing Director, Rajesh Sarada, and his team, and taken on a tour of different sections of the factory. He expressed his admiration for the wide range of products and the advanced facilities, noting that the visit provided him with a deeper understanding of the company’s focus and how MAN can support its continued growth.
Ajayi-Kadir further commended PML’s resilience as a domestic industry that has thrived for decades, emphasizing that many of its major customers are also MAN members who might otherwise have relied on imports.

In response to concerns raised by the company regarding product counterfeiting and related challenges, the Director General assured management that MAN will continue to collaborate with regulatory agencies to address these issues and safeguard the integrity of the industry.