The Standards Organization of Nigeria, SON, has devised more efficient measures against importation of substandard products in the country to protect local manufacturers.
The Director-General of SON, Mallam Farouk Salim, disclosed this during a visit to the organization’s office in Awka, Anambra State.
Mallam Salim, asserted the determination of the agency to continue to discourage importers of substandard products from short-changing unsuspecting consumers.
He pointed out that the efforts are geared towards protecting the interest of the business community, as well as safeguard lives and property of the citizens.
He further revealed plans to improve workers welfare and increase engagement with stakeholders in the country.
The SON Director-General also stressed the need for the agency to partner other stakeholders to sensitize the business community on the need to promote safety and standards.
Earlier in a remark, Anambra State Coordinator, SON, Engineer Olalekan Omoniyi, said that the visit showed their commitment towards promoting standards and quality to create enabling environment for innovations that will stimulate national self-sufficiency.
He appealed for assistance in towards building state’s permanent office, expressing worry that the site is gradually being encroached upon by land speculators.
In a welcome address, the State Director of Inspectorate and Compliance of SON, Engineer Obiora Manafa, said the DG’s tour of all offices across the country shows his determination to turn the organization around for better.
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