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Today�s business is characterized by dynamism in business environments (Internal and External) which are expected to lead to increased competition among the stakeholders. Business managers are expected to plan more efficient and effective to achieve set objectives. The objective of this paper is to contribute to the existing research in the field of strategic by determining the nexus between strategic management and firm performance using five (5) selected manufacturing companies in Lagos Nigeria. Data were collected using questionnaire design in simple English Language and analyzed using simple percentage and non parametric statistical tool of Chi-square (?2). It was discovered that companies set up their own strategic management process among the top echelon of each of the companies used as a case study. It is therefore recommended that companies whether small, medium or large-scale company should set fund aside for research and development, in other to fine tune required strategic plans and incorporate strategic management in business studies in business schools to serve as a research institute and incubation center for business strategy.