By Lucy Ogalue
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, said this at the 2026 World Metrology Day celebration organised 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 her, standardisation and metrology are powerful tools for improving productivity, reducing waste and enhancing the competitiveness of Nigerian products.
The minister said the Federal Government was committed to tackling substandard products through improved quality regulation and enforcement.
According to her, government has strengthened SON’s operations through the establishment of additional offices, improved testing facilities and digitalisation of processes.
Oduwole said the National Metrology Institute and regional laboratories in Lagos, Kano, Abuja and Port Harcourt had continued to support calibration, testing and quality assurance services across the country.
Similarly, the Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, said reliable measurement systems remained critical to effective governance, industrialisation and sustainable development.
Enoh, represented by the Director of Weights and Measures in the ministry, Mr Salim Mohammed, said accurate measurements formed the foundation of credible data, evidence-based policymaking and public confidence in institutions.
“Where measurement systems are strong, governance becomes more transparent, accountable and result-oriented.
“In sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy, trade and environmental management, reliable measurements are essential for safety, quality and economic growth,” he said.
The minister 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.
Inuwa, represented by a member of the council, Mr Adeyemi Adebayo, said the council would continue to support policies and initiatives aimed at advancing standardisation, quality assurance and metrology in Nigeria.
According to him, accurate measurement systems are critical to effective policymaking, industrial growth, consumer protection and global trade competitiveness.
He commended the director-general of SON, and the management of the organisation for advancing Nigeria’s quality infrastructure and supporting the Federal Government’s industrial transformation agenda.
Mr Jerry Ainoko, representing the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), described metrology as a critical foundation for transparency, fairness, safety and economic growth.
Ainoko said accurate measurement remained indispensable in the petroleum industry, particularly in custody transfer, product quality assurance, environmental monitoring and revenue accountability.
“This year’s theme, ‘Metrology: Building Trust in Policymaking’, is both relevant and significant because sound policies can only be effective when they are built on accurate measurements, credible data and internationally accepted standards,” he said.
Also speaking, a representative of the Nigerian National Accreditation System (NiNAS), Mr Samir Hussein, said accurate measurement was essential for innovation, quality assurance and public safety.
Hussein said NiNAS accreditation processes required metrological traceability to ensure reliability in testing and calibration systems.
He reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting SON through collaboration and partnership in advancing quality infrastructure in the country.
Also, the Quality Assurance Manager of Seven-Up Bottling Company, Abuja, Mrs Queen Eze, said accurate measurements remained the foundation of consistent product quality and consumer trust.
Eze commended SON for strengthening Nigeria’s measurement infrastructure and enforcing quality standards across industries.
She said that poor calibration and inaccurate measurements could damage consumer confidence and expose industries to legal and financial risks.
On his part, Mr Umar Abdulrahman, representing the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), said accurate measurements promoted fair competition and protected consumers from substandard products.
He pledged the commission’s continued collaboration with SON to ensure compliance with standards and safeguard consumers’ interests.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that World Metrology Day is celebrated annually to highlight the importance of measurement science in trade, industrialisation, healthcare, environmental management and policymaking.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Isaac Aregbesola
