…SON is the apex standardization body responsible for the formation and establishment of standards relating to various products, commodities, measurements, processes, materials for the certifying of products
The 50 years anniversary celebration of Standard Organization of Nigeria, scheduled for November 30 2022, suffered two times postponment over the sit-at-home order in South East.
The Director General, Mallam Farouk Salim disclosed this to manufacturers and stakeholders when the anniversary eventually took place last weekend at Martina Chukwuma Plaza, Nnewi, Anambra State.
“We apologize to you over the inconvenience and sudden shift from 30th November 2022 to 14th December 2022 and unfortunately again to 16th December, 2022, it was due to the sit-at-home order in the South East zone, but we thank God that finally, we are here celebrating it”, he stated.
Salim represented by Director in the organization.
Mr. Don Pedro Papanye Ebenezer said, “SON is the apex standardization body in Nigeria and responsible for the formation and establishment of standards relating to various products, commodities, measurements, processes, materials for the certifying of products in Nigeria commerce and industry.
“The mandate of do the organization is established in the SON Degree No. 56 of 1971, of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which was signed into law by the former Head of State and Commander-in-Chief, General Yakubu Gowon, in 1971.
“The SON Act has undergone several amendments over the years, with the most recent being the amendment to repeal the SON Act, Cap, s9 laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004 and enact the SON Act 2015”.
He expressed satisfaction that the organization earned a reputation as the foremost standardization body in Africa hinting that in a bid to achieve its mandate it has initiated several programs that include, Mandately Comformity Assessment Programme, (MANCAP), Voluntary Product Certification Scheme, Nigerian Quality Award Scheme, Product-Type Certification for Exports and SON Conformity Assessment Programme, to ensure that substandard products are apprehended.
It was gathered that under the leadership of Salim, SON’s organization structure was expanded to nine, that include, Regional Directorates and 13 Departments, with its corporate headquarters in Abuja and operational headquarters in Lagos and 48 State offices nationwide.
Commending the organization for attaining the golden age, Mr. Ifenna Atuchukwu from Nnewi Chamber of Commerce, Christy Obasi who representaed the Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps, Eri Robison who represented Nnewi Council Area of National Youth Service Corps, and Dr. Amaechi Chukwu of Chikason group of companies, all wished SON better years ahead.
Also the Igwe Orizu of Nnewi, Mr. Chikelu Chika, Commander of Nigerian Civil Defence Corps, represented by Ogunjiofor Alex, among others, expressed satisfaction with organization and urged it not to relent in its bid to ensure quality products for good health to humanity.
