The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening standardisation, quality assurance and metrology as part of efforts to boost industrial growth, protect consumers and enhance economic development in Nigeria.
Speaking at the 2026 World Metrology Day celebration organised by Standards Organisation of Nigeria in Abuja, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, represented by the ministry’s Director of the North-West Zonal Office, Labaran Mohammed, said standardisation and metrology remain vital tools for improving productivity, reducing waste and increasing the competitiveness of Nigerian products.
She stated that the Federal Government was intensifying efforts to combat substandard products through improved regulation, enhanced testing facilities and stronger enforcement mechanisms.
According to the minister, the government has expanded the operations of SON through the establishment of additional offices, digitalisation of processes and the strengthening of testing infrastructure nationwide.
She added that the National Metrology Institute and regional laboratories located in Lagos, Kano, Abuja and Port Harcourt continue to provide calibration, testing and quality assurance services across the country.
Also speaking, the Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, represented by the Director of Weights and Measures, Salim Mohammed, stressed that reliable measurement systems are essential for effective governance, industrialisation and sustainable national development.
According to him, accurate measurements support credible data collection, evidence-based policymaking and public trust in institutions, especially in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy, trade and environmental management.
He urged stakeholders to work closely with SON in promoting standardisation, quality assurance and accurate measurement systems to support economic growth and consumer protection.
Chairman of the Standards Council of SON, Yahuza Inuwa, represented by council member Adeyemi Adebayo, also reaffirmed the council’s commitment to advancing quality infrastructure and industrial development in Nigeria.
Representatives from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Nigerian National Accreditation System highlighted the importance of accurate measurement in ensuring transparency, product quality, environmental monitoring and revenue accountability, particularly within the petroleum sector.
The event, themed “Metrology: Building Trust in Policymaking,” emphasised the role of accurate measurement systems in driving innovation, public safety and global trade competitiveness.