By Steve Onyebuchi

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), South-East, has called for a tax system that goes beyond revenue generation to actively support production and economic growth.

The Chairman, Lady (Dr.) Adaora Chukwudozie, made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement in Enugu organized by the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), and other Organized Private Sector partners.

Speaking on the theme, “Understanding and Leveraging the Opportunities in Nigeria’s New Tax Reform,” Chukwudozie stressed that taxation should incentivize local manufacturing, boost exports, and encourage value addition.

She noted that manufacturers are ready to collaborate with government to build a system that promotes both revenue generation and economic expansion, adding that tax reforms should prioritize clarity, predictability, and ease of compliance.

According to her, the success of any tax reform should be measured by increased production, job creation, and improved competitiveness of industries—not just revenue collected.

She commended ESIRS for fostering dialogue, describing it as a shift toward collaborative economic governance needed for sustainable growth.

Tax Reform, MAN, Nigeria Economy, Manufacturing, Enugu, ESIRS, NECA, Economic Growth, Investment, Business Environment