WORLD STANDARDS DAY: SON Assures of Standardization, Quality Assurance for Nigerian Products

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By Innocent Orok

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) celebrated the World Standards Day 2024, in Abuja to showcased its achievements and Supports to Manufacturers.

SON joined the global community in celebrating World Standards Day, emphasizing its commitment to standardization, quality assurance, and conformity assessment.

This year’s theme was , “SHARED VISION FOR A BETTER WORLD: SPOTLIGHT ON SDG 9-INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE AGE OF AI,”

Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, Director-General/Chief Executive of SON, said this year’s theme was apt and also in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda to boost economic growth. He said that standardisation is the bedrock of any nation ‘s economic development.

“Standardization is the bedrock of any nation’s economic development, therefore, adherence to standards is imperative.”

Okeke highlighted the role of collaboration and standardization in driving economic transformation and sustainable development.

“We have made significant strides in promoting standardization and quality assurance, supporting Nigeria’s economic growth and sustainable development,” he said .

On celebrating the World Standards Day, he said SON has planned several activities with a roadshow ceremony to mark the beginning of the celebration . He explained that roadshows will also take place in geopolitical zones within the week.

Other activities will include, outreach programs to engage with stakeholders and promote standardization, Virtual Training for MSMEs, Support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises to enhance their manufacturing processes.

The SON, DG emphasized that these activities aim to support both large and small firms in navigating international best practices in manufacturing. He also highlighted the importance of mentoring in creating access for Nigerian products in the export market.He reiterated that SON has adopted 88 International Standards for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) products to ensure quality service delivery in the transport sector.

The SON has also developed the Natural Gas Vehicles Monitoring System (NGVMS) to ensure consumers receive value for their money.
Adopted and release of hundreds of standards for products development . SON has also awarded about 500 products under the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificate to over 500 products.

It has also trained over 1,000 stakeholders on standards and quality assurance. Establishment of 15 National Technical Committees to set up committees to develop and review Nigerian standards in ensuring quality service process and production for goods and services.

The SON boss commended its management, staff, and stakeholders for their efforts. “SON remains committed to improving life through standardization, fostering consumer confidence, and enhancing global competitiveness of Made-in-Nigeria products.”

“As the national standards body, SON will continue to play its role in facilitating business and promoting standardization, quality assurance, and conformity assessment”, Okeke assured.

The over 500 participants that took part of the roadshow to create awareness on standards were drawn from private sector, NGOs government ministries and agencies.

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