**Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Tours Dangote Petroleum Refinery to Assess Economic Impact**The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) recently conducted an official visit to the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery to better understand its operations and the impact of its 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) production capacity on Nigeria’s and Africa’s economy. This visit underscores MAN’s commitment to promoting manufacturing interests and assessing developments that can influence the industry and broader economic landscape.
The tour provided MAN members insight into how the refinery, touted as one of Africa’s largest industrial projects, is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s energy sector and contribute to regional economic stability. MAN’s interest in the refinery aligns with its mandate to support manufacturers by engaging with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors, fostering partnerships, and influencing policies that benefit the manufacturing industry.
Founded with the mission to represent and advance the interests of Nigerian manufacturers, MAN continues to play an active role in shaping economic policies through advocacy and collaborations with government agencies, organized private sectors, host communities, and international economic actors. The association’s engagement with the Dangote Refinery is part of its proactive approach to ensure members are informed and able to leverage emerging opportunities within the country’s evolving industrial and economic sectors.
