The Director General, Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, has revealed that the organisation is moving to ensure all the local industries, researchers and regulations align with global best practices.
Okeke disclosed this at a stakeholders’ forum with the Secretary General, Chief Executive of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Phillipe Metzger, in Abuja, stating that, the nationalisation of standards through adoptions has led to milestones in promoting local production of electrical / electronic products.
“Nigeria recently keyed into the IEC System for Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE). The certification is based on IEC’s International Standards and is aimed to address the safety, quality, efficiency and performances of electrical and electronic components, devices and equipment.
“This scheme will empower local industries through trust in the quality of “Made-in-Nigeria” products for export, without rejection, thereby making Nigerian manufacturers visible in international markets. I use this opportunity to invite our manufacturers to take advantage of this scheme to access new markets, eliminate rejects and market products faster with returns on investments.”
Metzger said there is the need to explore the potential of new energy solution. “We want to give human face to our technical work where we can partner with organisations on ISO standard,” he said.