 The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the expatriate employment levy. In a statement signed by its Director-General, Shagun Ajayi Kader, the association urges President Bola Tinibu to directs that the implementation of the expatriate employment levy be discontinued. Man says, while the levy is primed to promote local employment, improve pharax and non-oil income earnings, it will regrettably deter foreign direct investments, disincentive advice, domestic investors who have partnership with foreign investors, and undermine knowledge transfers that are critical for Nigeria's economic growth. The association is concerned that the EEL contradicts its international trade agreements and the obligations contained therein. Ajayi Kader advises that it is extremely important that government institutionalize stakeholders consultations and engagement before important policies that could have far-reaching implications for the economy are made.