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

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.

24/11/2025

Farewell, dear brother and friend.

Segun Awolowo was a cherished companion, a trusted partner, and a humble elder. His steadfast patriotism, dignified leadership, and commitment to Nigeria’s greatness will never be forgotten. You lived with purpose and led with vision. Your legacy is noble, and your friendship, irreplaceable.

Rest well, Segun. You inspired us all.

21/11/2025

Last month, from October 14 to 16, manufacturers from across the country gathered in remarkable numbers for the three-day Made-in-Nigeria Exhibition and the Adeola Odutola Lecture, held alongside the 53rd Annual General Meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).

It was yet another inspiring moment to celebrate the ingenuity and resilience of Nigerian manufacturers, as they showcased homegrown innovations and world-class manufactured products, all authentic 'Made in Nigeria' for Nigeria and the world.

It was equally an occasion for the advancement of the national conversation around the theme for the 53rd AGM: “Nigeria First: Prioritising Patronage of Made-in-Nigeria.” We harvested invaluable input for the unfolding Nigeria First policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

We were honoured to welcome His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, ably represented by the esteemed Honourable Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh-JOE. He effectively delivered the reassuring keynote address of Mr. President, as he clearly outlined immediate steps to be taken to obviate some constraints militating against the performance of the industrial sector of the economy.

Our appreciation also goes to the Honourable Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, MFR, for joining us virtually and delivering a most supportive goodwill message.

We equally extend heartfelt gratitude to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, ably represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Odey, for honouring the event with his esteemed representation and joining us to champion the Nigeria First conversation.

This marks the beginning of a promising partnership between the State and MAN for the advancement of manufacturing.

We are particularly grateful to our distinguished guest speaker, Alhaji Aliko Dangote GCON, President of Dangote Industries, who was ably represented by Engr. Mansur Ahmed, President of Pan-African Manufacturers Association. His insights enriched the dialogue on shaping the Nigeria First Policy in such a way that it will boost the delivery of a virile and competitive manufacturing sector.
The ensuing panel discussion was expertly moderated by Prof. Ajai of the Lagos Business School and a distinguished panel comprising 3 of them. Their well-thought-out and varied perspectives enlightened the full capacity hall at the Lagos Oriental Hotel!

Our members, across the country, were simply magnificent in the support they gave to their national secretariat! The march to the MAN of the Future was greatly accelerated, and we thank you for furthering our leadership status in the African policy advocacy landscape.

We remain indebted to them for making the session such a satisfying value add.
To our sponsors, partners, exhibitors, visitors, and every stakeholder whose commitment and collaboration made this year’s event a remarkable success, we are immensely grateful.