Manufacturers charged to deploy AI, energy-efficient technologies to cut costs

By Yinka Kolawole

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged manufacturers to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced technologies and energy-efficient solutions to tackle rising production costs, strengthen energy security and improve industrial competitiveness.
The call was made at the 2026 Manufacturers Energy Security and Energy Efficiency Summit in Lagos, where industry leaders and government representatives examined the role of technology, sustainable energy supply and structured financing in addressing the energy challenges confronting Nigerian manufacturers.
The event was jointly organised by Manufacturers Power Development Company Ltd. (MPDCL), GIZ an...