SON-NMI re-equips to protect Nigerian roads, promote fair trade SON-NMI re-equips to protect Nigerian roads, promote fair trade
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The National Metrology Institute (NMI) of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has taken delivery of additional weight standards to boost the ongoing calibration of various weighbridges in use in the country.
A statement from the office of the Director-General, SON, Mallam Farouk Salim, disclosed that the investment is in line with its determination to ensure equity in business and control rapid wear and tear on Nigerian roads.
According to him, the increased capacity is in furtherance of implementing the Federal Government’s directive to ensure that all axle load weighbridges are properly monitored and maintained throughout the country by SON.
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The Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mallam Farouk Salim, said the agency has resolved to adopt additional approaches, including data analytics, risk-based assessment and outcome-focused regulation to boost enforcement of standards going forward.
He also assured on collaborative, coordinated and proactive enforcement strategies to rid the country of substandard products.
This was contained in a communique issued at the end of a strategic management retreat held in Calabar, Cross Rivers State recently.
He noted that the agency had also developed its strategic plan for 2021 to 2024 to guide its programmes and actions geared towards achieving its set goals and targets.