Abuja: The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to bolster standardisation, quality assurance, and metrology to drive industrial growth, protect consumers, and spur economic development. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, emphasized this commitment during the 2026 World Metrology Day celebration organized by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in Abuja. Oduwole was represented by the ministry’s Director, North-West Zonal Office, Mr Labaran Mohammed.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, standardisation and metrology are powerful tools for improving productivity, reducing waste, and enhancing the competitiveness of Nigerian products. The minister stated that the Federal Government is committed to tackling substandard products through improved quality regulation and enforcement. She highlighted that the government has strengthened SON’s operations through the establishment of additional offices, improved testing facilities, and digitalisation of processes.
Oduwole also noted that the National Metrology Institute and regional laboratories in Lagos, Kano, Abuja, and Port Harcourt continue to support calibration, testing, and quality assurance services across the country. Similarly, the Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, underscored the importance of reliable measurement systems, stating that they are critical to effective governance, industrialisation, and sustainable development.
Enoh, represented by the Director of Weights and Measures in the ministry, Mr Salim Mohammed, emphasized that accurate measurements form the foundation of credible data, evidence-based policymaking, and public confidence in institutions. He urged stakeholders to collaborate with SON in promoting standardisation, quality assurance, and accurate measurements to safeguard consumers and support economic growth.
The Chairman of the Standards Council of SON, Yahuza Inuwa, reaffirmed the council’s commitment to strengthening quality infrastructure and industrial development in the country. Represented by a council member, Mr Adeyemi Adebayo, Inuwa emphasized that accurate measurement systems are critical to effective policymaking, industrial growth, consumer protection, and global trade competitiveness.
Mr Jerry Ainoko from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) described metrology as a critical foundation for transparency, fairness, safety, and economic growth. He noted that accurate measurement is indispensable in the petroleum industry, particularly in custody transfer, product quality assurance, environmental monitoring, and revenue accountability.
Also speaking, Mr Samir Hussein, a representative of the Nigerian National Accreditation System (NiNAS), stressed the importance of accurate measurement for innovation, quality assurance, and public safety. He reaffirmed NiNAS’s commitment to supporting SON through collaboration and partnership in advancing quality infrastructure in the country.
The Quality Assurance Manager of Seven-Up Bottling Company, Abuja, Mrs Queen Eze, praised SON for strengthening Nigeria’s measurement infrastructure and enforcing quality standards across industries. She warned that poor calibration and inaccurate measurements could damage consumer confidence and expose industries to legal and financial risks.
Lastly, Mr Umar Abdulrahman from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) highlighted that accurate measurements promote fair competition and protect consumers from substandard products. He pledged the commission’s continued collaboration with SON to ensure compliance with standards and safeguard consumers’ interests.