The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has called on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to patronize its services to ensure the quality and safety of products in the market.
The Director-General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, made this call during a one-day capacity workshop for members of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) in Lagos.
Dr. Okeke highlighted the benefits of standards and standardization, noting that they ensure goods and services meet minimum safety and quality benchmarks, protecting consumers from harm.
He also emphasized that compliance with standards opens up regional and international markets for Nigerian products.
SON DG was represented by the Director, Corporate Affairs, Mrs Talatu Ethan
The DG noted that the organization’s efforts have received global recognition, affirming its worthiness and commitment to quality standards. He urged the media to help raise public awareness about the importance of standards and the role of SON.
He emphasized the importance of compliance with standards, noting that it can help MSMEs access regional and international markets, boosting their competitiveness and growth.
The SON plays a critical role in ensuring product quality and safety in Nigeria. The organization’s services include testing, certification, and inspection of products to ensure compliance with national and international standards.
The SON DG highlighted the importance of standards in accessing regional and international markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) framework.
The DG urged the media to play a key role in raising public awareness about the importance of standards and the role of SON in ensuring product quality and safety.
The SON boss also emphasized the importance of MSMEs complying with standards to ensure the quality and safety of their products. He noted that compliance with standards can also help MSMEs access regional and international markets.
SON is committed to ensuring product quality and safety in Nigeria. The organization will continue to provide testing, certification, and inspection services to ensure compliance with national and international standards.
Compliance with standards can have numerous benefits for MSMEs and other stakeholders. It can help ensure product quality and safety, boost competitiveness, and access regional and international markets.
Standards play a critical role in ensuring the competitiveness of Nigerian products in the global market. Compliance with standards can help MSMEs and other stakeholders compete effectively and grow their businesses.
The SON offers a range of services, including testing, certification, and inspection, to ensure compliance with national and international standards.
The organisation called on MSMEs and other stakeholders to patronize its services to ensure the quality and safety of products in the market.
The SON plans to continue promoting awareness and supporting initiatives that promote compliance with standards.
It emphasized the importance of standards and compliance in ensuring product quality and safety. The organization is committed to ensuring that Nigerian products meet international quality and safety standards.
