Manufacturers Association of Nigeria to Launch Energy Cost Reduction Programme in November
MAN will introduce an Industrial Energy Cost Reduction and Adoption Programme in November to cut manufacturers’ energy costs.
In Brief
- •MAN will introduce an Industrial Energy Cost Reduction and Adoption Programme in November to cut manufacturers’ energy costs.
- •The programme will be unveiled at a two‑day energy summit on November 3‑4, 2026, held at Legend Hotel Lagos Airport in Ikeja.
- •The summit, themed “Innovative Energy for Cost‑Effective Smart Manufacturing with Structured Financing,” is organised by MAN’s power arm MPDCL in partnership with GIZ and the Nigerian Energy Support Programme.
- •The programme covers solar PV, battery storage, captive natural gas‑to‑power and green hydrogen, and aims to help firms access carbon credits.
- •MAN’s goal is to reduce energy costs, improve competitiveness, and accelerate decarbonisation of Nigerian industry.
Why It Matters
Energy costs are the largest operating expense for Nigerian manufacturers, driving up consumer prices, stifling job creation, and limiting the country’s ability to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area. By offering structured financing and clean‑energy solutions, the programme seeks to lower production costs, enhance competitiveness, and support Nigeria’s transition to a more resilient, low‑carbon economy.
Key Details
- Program Launch Date
- November 2026
- Summit Dates
- November 3-4, 2026
- Venue
- Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Ikeja
- Program Focus
- Solar PV, battery storage, gas‑to‑power, green hydrogen
- Partnerships
- GIZ, Nigerian Energy Support Programme
- Goal
- Reduce energy costs for manufacturers
Context & Background
The initiative follows MAN’s recognition that high electricity tariffs, grid unreliability, and fuel price volatility are the biggest operational bottlenecks for Nigerian industry, prompting a multi‑faceted approach to energy security and efficiency.
What To Watch
November 3-4, 2026: Energy summit launching the programme
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