The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has officially endorsed the Arridex 3D manufacturing hub in Lagos, highlighting the potential for additive manufacturing to reduce industry dependence on foreign industrial components. MAN Director-General Segun Ajayi-Kadir emphasized that the association will collaborate with its members to integrate this technology to boost operational resilience. Arridex Group CEO Kayode Adeleke stated that the hub, which opened earlier this year, aims to provide on-demand local manufacturing to lower FX exposure and working capital requirements. A larger Mega Omnifactory is planned for 2027.