# Manufacturers Association of Nigeria policy advocacy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manufacturers-association-of-nigeria-policy-advocacy
> Updated: 2026-08-28T01:43:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has been advocating for structural reforms to improve the industrial operating environment. Initially, the association called for tax harmonisation, predictable fiscal policies, and improved infrastructure to mitigate rising production costs caused by recent economic reforms. MAN also emphasized the need for affordable and sustainable energy solutions through strategic partnerships and investment symposia.

As the advocacy continued, the focus expanded to include specific protections against multiple taxation and illegal levies. MAN proposed the implementation of a harmonized tax code in Lagos State using a single assessment authority and a unified payment portal. To combat extortion by non-state actors, the association recommended declaring ‘No-Tout Zones’ in industrial areas and establishing an Apapa Trade Corridor Authority to coordinate security, road maintenance, and regulation.

## Claims

- Manufacturers face multiple taxes and levies from both government agencies and non-state actors. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- MAN calls for the declaration of Apapa, Amuwo-Odofin, and Kirikiri as 'No-Tout Zones' to prevent illegal levies. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- MAN urges Lagos State to publish a harmonized tax code with a single assessment entity and payment portal. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- MAN recommends Lagos State implement a tax code aligned with the 2025 Tax Law to reduce compliance costs. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- MAN requests a single bill for port-related charges through collaboration between the Lagos government, Nigerian Ports Authority, and Shippers’ Council. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Manufacturers face a difficult operating environment due to high energy costs, expensive credit, and insecurity. (single source)
- MAN proposes the creation of an Apapa Trade Corridor Authority to coordinate security, roads, and regulation. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Manufacturers Association of Nigeria seeks tax reforms and protection from illegal levies

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria is urging the Lagos State Government to harmonize tax codes and establish 'No-Tout Zones' to protect manufacturers from illegal levies and multiple taxation.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manufacturers-association-of-nigeria-seeks-tax-reforms-and-protection-from-illegal-levies

### 2026-07-30: Manufacturers Association of Nigeria urges tax reforms and hosts industrial energy symposium

MAN urged tax harmonisation, better infrastructure and affordable energy for Nigeria’s manufacturers, while its South‑East chapter announced a 2026 symposium in Awka to discuss industrial power solutions.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manufacturers-association-of-nigeria-urges-tax-reforms-and-hosts-industrial-energy-symposium

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