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Standards Organisation of Nigeria - SON, 57 Lome Crescent, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja (2026)

23/08/2026

SON, TWF CONDUCT ORBITAL WELDING DEMONSTRATION FOR NNPC STAFF

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), in collaboration with The Welding Federation (TWF), held a sensitisation session and live orbital welding demonstration for officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) at the TWF Orbital Welding Centre within the SON laboratory complex, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos.

The Director-General/Chief Executive (DG/CE), SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, was ably represented by the Head of Mechanical Engineering Services, Engr. Ijachi Ega, who welcomed the NNPC delegation and highlighted the importance of research, standardisation and quality assurance in strengthening industrial operations.

Dr. Okeke urged NNPC to deepen its strategic partnership with SON by integrating Nigerian Industrial Standards into its activities, stressing that standards aligned with Nigeria’s industrial environment are essential for improved safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance.

The Executive Director of TWF, Mr. Ayo Adeniyi, commended SON’s leadership in advancing standardisation and quality assurance. He highlighted TWF’s pan-African efforts in developing welding capacity, harmonising standards and promoting materials-joining technologies, as well as its collaboration with SON and ARSO to strengthen African content in welding and related technologies.

The session concluded with a practical demonstration of automated orbital welding techniques at the Orbital Welding Centre, showcasing advanced welding technologies and their applications in supporting quality, safety and industrial development.

23/08/2026

SON PRESENTS MANCAP CERTIFICATES TO 7 COMPANIES, CERTIFYING 23 PRODUCTS IN ONDO STATE

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Ondo State Office, has presented Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates to seven companies covering 23 products, reaffirming its commitment to quality assurance, consumer protection and industrial competitiveness.

The Director-General/Chief Executive (DG/CE), SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, was ably represented by the Ondo State Coordinator, Dr. Akinbolawa Ibukun Olusola, who disclosed that 23 products had been certified under MANCAP, while one product was registered under the Product Identification Scheme. She commended the manufacturers for embracing standardisation and producing goods that meet required safety, quality and performance standards.

The representative of the Director, South West Region, Mr. Yusuf Adamson Lawal, Chief Standards Officer (ChemTech), Ondo State Office, explained that MANCAP certification involves factory inspection, assessment of quality management systems and laboratory testing before certificates and logos are issued to qualified manufacturers. He noted that the scheme helps curb substandard products, protect consumers and enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian products.

The ceremony featured the presentation of certificates to the seven beneficiary companies. In her vote of thanks, the Head of Electrical Unit, Mrs. Wilson Inemesit, encouraged the recipients to regard standardisation as a continuous process and sustain their commitment to quality improvement. The event was covered by the Ondo State Corporate Affairs Officer, Mrs. Bilikis M.A.

23/08/2026

SON NIGER 1, NSCEPA STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION TO SUPPORT MSMEs FOR EXPORT

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Niger State Office I, received the Director-General of the Niger State Commodity and Export Promotion Agency (NSCEPA), Mrs. Fatima Ndayako, and her team on 18 August 2026, to discuss ways of strengthening collaboration on MSME compliance and preparing locally manufactured products for export.

The Director-General/Chief Executive (DG/CE), SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, was ably represented by the State Coordinator, Niger State Office I, Hauwa Nuhu Yusufu, who welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed SON’s commitment to sustaining its robust relationship with the Niger State Government and relevant agencies.

The NSCEPA DG highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration among SON, NSCEPA and GIZ through periodic stakeholder engagements, joint action plans and capacity-building initiatives to help MSMEs navigate product registration, certification and other regulatory requirements. The meeting also explored possible training on product registration and certification.

The SON State Coordinator explained that SON regularly sensitises and supports manufacturers and other stakeholders on registration and certification processes. She also highlighted SON’s market surveillance activities, product sampling and laboratory testing, as well as the importance of the MANCAP certification scheme in ensuring that products meet applicable standards before entering local and international markets.

Both organisations agreed on the need for a clear roadmap and coordinated activities to ensure seamless engagement with MSMEs. The NSCEPA delegation appreciated SON for the warm reception and expressed readiness for continued collaboration towards improving product quality, compliance and export preparedness in Niger State.

22/08/2026

SON RETRAINS OYO STATE STAFF ON PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SCHEME

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Oyo State Office, Ibadan, has retrained staff members on the Product Identification (PI) Scheme as part of efforts to strengthen the implementation of the scheme and ensure that locally produced products for commercial purposes meet required standards and are duly certified. The training was held on 19 August 2026.

The training was introduced by the State Coordinator, Mrs. Ehiabhi Oluwatoyin Iyejide, and facilitated by the SON Product Identification Consultant, Mrs. Tosan Akin-Akosile. The consultant said the retraining was aimed at consolidating staff members’ understanding of the PI Scheme and equipping them with the information required for its effective implementation.

Mrs. Akin-Akosile emphasised the need for more rigorous Product Identification activities, particularly to identify products without applicable standards and ensure they are properly documented for further action. She explained that the PI Scheme is designed to support MSMEs that may not yet meet MANCAP requirements and to register products without standards, creating a database that can support the development and assignment of appropriate standards.

The training covered key areas including Product Identification, industrial categorisation, process flow charts, annual service charges, PI inspection reports, acceptable laboratory test reports, reference samples, laboratory testing charges and the migration of PI products to MANCAP where applicable standards are available. She also reminded staff that PI remains valid for three years where applicable standards are subsequently developed.

The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session and recommendations for improving the PI Inspection Report Form. In her vote of thanks, the State Coordinator commended the consultant for the instructive training and urged staff to intensify efforts to eliminate products without SON certification from markets while encouraging producers to embrace the PI Scheme and other applicable SON certification schemes.

22/08/2026

SON ADVANCES ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FANS, TELEVISIONS, WATER HEATERS

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is advancing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for electric fans, television sets and storage water heaters to promote energy efficiency, reduce electricity consumption and strengthen consumer protection. The initiative was the focus of the National Technical Committee Meeting on Household and Industrial Appliances Standards held on 18 August 2026 at Legend Hotel, Lagos.

The Director General/Chief Executive of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, represented by the Head, Standards Directorate, Mr. Yunusa B. Mohammed, stressed the importance of realistic, measurable and enforceable standards that would reduce energy waste, improve product quality, encourage innovation and support national energy security.

He noted that the proposed standards would also support the second phase of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (SONMELS), providing consumers with reliable information on the energy performance of appliances and helping them make informed purchasing decisions.

The Cluster Coordinator, Just Transition and Inclusion, GIZ Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Jochen Rudolph, highlighted the support of the European Union, the Government of Germany, GIZ Nigeria and NESP III towards strengthening Nigeria’s Standards and Labelling Programme. He also highlighted the 200kW solar power plant commissioned at the SON Laboratory Complex, Ogba.

The meeting featured detailed reviews of draft standards for televisions, storage water heaters and comfort fans, with stakeholders examining technical requirements, testing methods, energy efficiency ratings and compliance criteria. The initiative represents another step towards promoting energy-efficient products, consumer protection, industrial competitiveness and national energy security.

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The representative of the Director General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Dr Adams Adamade S., commended the SON Director General, Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, for his generosity, kindness and commitment to improving industrial labour relations within the Organisation. He also conveyed his principal’s appreciation for SON’s partnership and support in advancing workplace relations.

A major highlight of the programme was the presentation of Awards of Excellence by the SON Union Executives to the Director General/Chief Executive, Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, and other members of management in recognition of their commitment to staff welfare, development and national service.

The workshop featured presentations and interactive sessions on the complexities of workplace relations, effective communication between unions and management, social dialogue and consensus building, collective bargaining and dispute resolution, workers’ rights and management prerogative, as well as case studies on best practices in workplace relations.

Other areas covered included the implications of ILO Conventions and Recommendations for Nigeria’s employment regulations, appropriate work ethics for productivity improvement, and leadership strategies for shared success, with emphasis on inclusivity, adaptability and emotional intelligence.

The facilitators were Dr Ademade S., Dr B.M. Onibaniyi and Dr C. Emuchay, who provided participants with practical insights aimed at promoting effective workplace relations, collaboration, productivity and shared success within SON.

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Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke further highlighted key initiatives under certification and accreditation, including the Product Identification Scheme (P*S), Electronic Product Identification Scheme (e-P*S), Special Economic Zones Conformity Assessment Programme (SEZCAP), 35% Value Addition Service and SON Export Conformity Assessment Programme (SONEXCAP). He also noted the rebranding of the MANCAP logo and efforts to secure international accreditation for SON’s product certification and inspection services.

On laboratory and metrology services, the DG noted the accreditation of SON Laboratory Services to ISO/IEC 17025, expansion of internationally accredited testing capacity from 23 to 52 parameters, accreditation of three National Metrology Institute laboratories covering Mass, Temperature and Pressure, and continued efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s national metrology infrastructure.

Speaking on market surveillance and enforcement, he highlighted the expansion of Inspectorate and Compliance Operations, establishment of five new offices, seizure and destruction of substandard products, and the implementation of the Product Authentication and Tracking System (PATS) in collaboration with NAFDAC and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

The DG also highlighted SON’s digital transformation through initiatives such as e-MANCAP, e-PRS, e-P*S, the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), digitalisation of SONCAP processes and the Digital Standards Platform. He noted that SON ranked second among Federal MDAs in the 2024 PEBEC Transparency and Efficiency Report, reflecting its commitment to transparency, digital transformation and service excellence.

On infrastructure, staff welfare and human capacity development, Dr Okeke cited the commissioning of modern SON Regional Office Complexes in Minna and Sokoto, infrastructure improvements in Awka and the National Metrology Institute, as well as the SON Training Matrix, promotion of over 1,200 staff, payment of repatriation benefits to retirees from 2016 to date and the doubling of the Quarterly Special Hazard Allowance for SON laboratory staff.

19/08/2026

SON STRENGTHENS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT WITH ASSOCIATION OF TABLE WATER PRODUCERS IN KWARA

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Kwara State Office, strengthened its engagement with members of the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP), Kwara State Chapter, on 12 August 2026, to promote standards compliance and quality assurance within the packaged water industry.

The engagement, led by the State Coordinator, Engr. Abdulrazaq Oyewopo, focused on strengthening collaboration with manufacturers and improving their understanding of SON’s regulatory and quality requirements.

A key highlight was a sensitisation presentation by Mrs. Dolapo Mariam, Chief Standards Officer, on the Product Identification Scheme (P*S), its implementation and benefits, particularly in promoting product identification, traceability and conformity with applicable standards.

The Chairman of ATWAP, Kwara State Chapter, Mr. Jidda, appreciated SON for the engagement and knowledge shared. Members also sought clarification on P*S validity, bottled and sachet water requirements, the difference between MANCAP and P*S, and date coding on packaged water.

The engagement reinforced the importance of standardisation, traceability and quality in packaged water production. SON encouraged manufacturers to comply with applicable standards to strengthen consumer confidence, improve market acceptance and ensure access to safe and quality products.

19/08/2026

SON HOSTS TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION CENTRE TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR MSMEs IN NIGER STATE

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Niger State Office I, received the Manager, Technology Incubation Centre (TIC), Engr. Abdulrahman Jibril, and his team on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration and support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The State Coordinator, Mrs. Hauwa Nuhu Yusufu, represented the DG/CE, SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, and highlighted the cordial relationship between both organisations, which has facilitated the certification of several products under MANCAP and P*S through technical support and guidance.

Mrs. Hauwa Nuhu Yusufu also sensitised the TIC team on the newly introduced MANCAP logo, emphasising that the valid logo must be displayed on all locally manufactured products certified under the scheme.

The TIC Manager, Engr. Abdulrahman Jibril, expressed the Centre’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with SON and highlighted plans to upgrade and standardise TIC laboratories with modern equipment. He also sought SON’s guidance on laboratory equipment requirements and accreditation.

In response, the State Coordinator advised TIC to source genuine and standard-compliant equipment and provided guidance on SONCAP, Import Permit procedures and laboratory accreditation. The meeting ended with both organisations reaffirming their commitment to collaboration in standards, laboratory services, entrepreneurship development, product certification and the promotion of locally manufactured products.

17/08/2026

SON MOVES TO DEEPEN DSS COLLABORATION FOR SAFER MARKETS AND QUALITY PRODUCTS IN KADUNA

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Kaduna State Office I, has moved to strengthen collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) towards improved standards enforcement, market surveillance and consumer protection in Kaduna State. The State Coordinator, Engr. Emmanuel Husseini, paid a familiarisation visit to the Kaduna State DSS Command on 12 August 2026.

Representing the DG/CE, SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, Engr. Husseini highlighted SON’s mandate to ensure that locally manufactured and imported products meet applicable Nigerian Industrial Standards. He solicited DSS support in intelligence gathering and identifying the sources and distribution channels of suspected substandard, counterfeit and adulterated products.

The State Director of DSS, Hakeem Abiola, FSI, welcomed the initiative and assured SON of the Service’s maximum cooperation. He emphasised the importance of inter-agency collaboration and urged SON to promptly share information on suspected products, while also encouraging stronger engagement with market associations as valuable sources of intelligence.

Engr. Husseini explained that SON’s Market Surveillance Department conducts routine market surveys to identify certified and registered products, as well as uncertified, counterfeit, defective and adulterated goods. He stressed that the objective is not merely to police the market but to protect it by ensuring that quality products thrive while substandard goods are removed from circulation.

The engagement ended with a commitment to strengthen information sharing on suspected products and locations for regulatory operations. Engr. Husseini also presented a copy of the SON Act No. 14 of 2015 (as amended) to the DSS State Director, reinforcing the legal framework guiding SON’s mandate and the shared goal of promoting safer markets and protecting consumers in Kaduna State.

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