The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) stated that it is making aggressive efforts to combat substandard goods in the country.
Speaking during a joint National Assembly committee on Industry while delivering his opening remarks at the 2023 budget performance and 2024 budget proposal defence in Abuja, the Director-General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to intensifying its fight against fake and substandard goods in the country.
Dr. Okeke also pledged his unflinching commitment to serving the nation to the best of his ability.
The SON boss said that the organisation was aggressively working to rid the nation of substandard products, adding that the agency has intensified its product testing to ensure that locally produced goods are competitive in a bid to contribute to Nigeria’s export market.
According to him, increasing the export of made-in-Nigeria goods is the best way to strengthen the naira against other foreign currencies.
In response, the Chairman of the Senate Committee for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Distinguished Senator Ade Fadahunsi, commended SON for its efforts to partner with MSMEs to grow the sector.
The Committee praised the SON Director-General for his drive against substandard products, urging local manufacturers to utilise SON’s laboratories across the nation to get their products tested and certified.
The Committee Chairman stressed the need for the SON helmsman to prioritise the welfare of staff, which enhances commitment to duties.