By NEWSCOUNT Desk
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has elected Dr. Ifeanyi Eric Okoye, OFR, mni, Chief Executive Officer of Juhel Nigeria Limited, as its 12th President.
Dr. Okoye, an Anambra-born pharmaceutical industrialist, emerged at the association’s 54th Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lagos.
He succeeds Otunba Francis Meshioye, who completed his four-year tenure as president of the association.
MAN Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, announced the election in a statement issued on Friday.
As head of Juhel Nigeria Limited, Dr. Okoye has been associated with Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. His election places him at the helm of the association representing manufacturers operating in different sectors of the Nigerian economy.
He assumes office at a time when manufacturers continue to contend with production costs, access to foreign exchange, energy expenses and other challenges affecting industrial operations in the country.
His tenure is expected to bring renewed attention to issues affecting local manufacturing, industrial growth and the competitiveness of Nigerian-made products.
