MAN Group decries registration bid by wines importers

THE Ethanol Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (EMAN) has objected strongly to the registration bid at Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC),by Wines Marketers and Producers Association of Nigeria, (WMPAN) saying, the attempt by the group connotes setting up a parallel body in the sector.
The group in a statement signed by its solicitors, Messers Ajibola Morebise & Co. stated that the Ethanol Manufacturers Associations is the recognised registered representative of all alcoholic beverage manufacturers and producers in Nigeria which has been duly registered with the CAC.
It will be recalled that the Spirits and Wines ‘Producers’ and Marketers Association of Nigeria, had a month ago, approached the Corporate Affairs Commission seeking registration as an umbrella association of wines marketers and the group had in a paid advertorial stated its aim as providing industry collaboration that will drive and influence appropriate enabling environment in Nigeria for the importation marketing, distribution and sale of spirits and wines in Nigeria.
It, however ,urged members of the public with any objection to its application to forward such to the Registrar-General of CAC within 28 days of publication.
Consequently, the Ethanol Manufacturers Associations of Nigeria had risen in protest stating that the use of the word ‘producers’ in the name and objects of the said association is fraudulent and misleading.
The association which does not see any justification for another appellate group that are merely importers and wines insisted that it has never failed in representing the interest of all genuine registered members of wines and spirits manufacturers in the country.
Counsel to the group in a petition to CAC said that the registered objectives of the organization, among others include “Bringing all Distillers and Blenders within the Nigerian business community together with a view to constantly evaluate and discuss matters of common interest.”