Policy inconsistency hindering  the productive sector – MAN

By Merit Ibe

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria ( MAN) has disclosed that to a large extent, hindrances experienced in the productive sector are largely caused by policy inconsistency and somersaults which have caused improper planning and projection. 

The association noted that this has led many manufacturers to close shop and discouraged prospective investors who are unsure what the next move of government will be.

President of the association, Mansur Ahmed made the remark yesterday, at the media award organised by the association, where he emphasised that  the it will continue to strengthen  efforts to proactively engage policy makers through evidenced based advocacy so that government can see through the eyes of operators and contribute to the growth and development of the economy by taking right policy choices.

He applauded the media for its outstanding support and contributions as partners  through the years  in building a productive and prosperous nation through its advocate for conducive manufacturing environment.

Ahmed promised  continuous work with the media to explore innovative and more strategic advocacy mechanisms that will scale-up the performance of the manufacturing sector and its contribution to the economy.

Noting that the manufacturing sector deserves more critical attention, giving the plethora of challenges that members face in the course of production, the MAM boss said he was expectant that with consistent push there would be improvement in the manufacturing landscape.

On the AfCFTA, the president noted that there has been a significant progress in the process of implementation, saying that a number of protocols have to be put in place in form of institutions that have to be established across the continent and the different countries.

“Processes, policies and regulations that have to be agreed between the various countries are important.  “Implementations means first we have  agreed on what to do, we need to now go ahead and put in place regulations, processes and procedures and  the institution that need to be on ground for trade to take place  on the basis of the agreement.