By Edito By Olufunmi
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has reaffirmed its commitment to consumer protection, product quality and the enforcement of standards to curb the circulation of substandard and counterfeit goods in the country.
The Deputy Director, SON Kano Regional Office, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, stated this during a road walk organised by the office to commemorate the 2026 World Standards Day in Kano.
Ibrahim, who represented the Regional Director, Mr. Albert Wilberforce, and the Director-General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, said the organisation remained committed to ensuring that products manufactured, imported and distributed in Nigeria met the required quality and safety standards.
He said standardisation was essential to protecting public health and safety, promoting fair trade, supporting local industries and building consumer confidence in products available in the market.
Ibrahim described Kano as a major commercial and industrial centre whose economic activities made effective quality assurance and regulatory compliance particularly important.
According to him, the road walk was aimed at sensitising manufacturers, traders, distributors and consumers to their respective responsibilities in ensuring that only safe and quality-compliant products reached the market.
He urged manufacturers and business owners to prioritise quality in their production processes and comply with applicable Nigerian Industrial Standards.
He also advised consumers to make informed purchasing decisions by patronising products that met prescribed quality and safety requirements and to report suspected substandard products through appropriate channels.
The deputy director stressed the need for sustained collaboration among government agencies, manufacturers, traders, distributors and consumers to strengthen Nigeria’s quality infrastructure and protect the public from unsafe products.
He said SON’s mandate included product certification, regulatory enforcement, quality assurance and public enlightenment, which were critical to promoting responsible business practices and supporting legitimate enterprises.
Ibrahim said standardisation was a shared responsibility that required the active participation of all stakeholders to safeguard consumers and promote sustainable economic growth.
The 2026 World Standards Day celebration is themed, “Shared Vision for a Better World,” with a spotlight on Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), which focuses on affordable and clean energy.
The road walk took standardization and consumer protection advocacy to the streets of Kano, one of Northern Nigeria’s major commercial and industrial hubs. (NAN)
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