This page carries a brief history of Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), Federal Government Agency, Gifmis code, Functions, Duties and Addresses.
Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON)
Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) is a body in charge of standardization in Nigeria. Standardization is the process of developing and implementing of technical standards based on the agreement of different bodies that include governments, standard organizations, firms, interest groups.
Standard Organization of Nigeria was established in 1971 by the Enabling Act No. 56 of 1971. The Acts has had several amendments since then. The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) currently operates under the SON Act Number 14, 2015. The last amendment was made to give more power to the organization to penalize offenders and also add more functions to the work of the organization. The SON is headed by the Standards Council of Nigeria.
Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) Gifmis code
0222002001
Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) Function
– Standard Organization of Nigeria makes sure that, industrial standards in Nigeria are established and compiled effectively.
– The Standard Organization of Nigeria Inspects the quality of Products, Materials and Production Facilities.
– The Standard Organization of Nigeria invented Methods used in testing Equipment and Materials.
– Standard Organization of Nigeria is the compilation of products inventory. Making sure Nigerian produce is of high quality including the imported ones.
Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) Duties
– They make an acceptable scientific measurement and other related issues.
– They make sure that they meet up the approved standards of production.
– Standard Organization of Nigeria ensures quality standard of products facilities used for production.
– Standard Organization of Nigeria destroysany fake products that are below standard in Nigeria.
– It gives reference standards for verification and calibration of measurements, and equipment used for measuring produce in Nigeria.
– They carry out inspections on the quality of products, materials and facilities used in production.
– Institute a quality assurance system which includes the certifying of products, laboratories, and factories.
Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) Headquarters
Victoria Arobieke Street, Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki Peninsula Scheme, Lagos State.
Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) Zonal office
Rooms 323-325, Federal Secretariat Complex, Uyo,
Akwa-Ibom State.
Anambra State
No 9, Prof. Ben Chuks Okeke Avenue, Opposite Government House, Onitsha -Enugu Expressway, Awka, Anambra State
Bauchi State
No. 5, Saadu Zungur Road, Opposite Ploycon Guest Inn, GRA, Bauchi, Bauchi State.
Benue State
No. 37, J.S. Tarka Road, (Old Barracks Road), Makurdi, Benue State.
Borno State
38, Baga Road, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Adamawa State
Adamawa Investment House, 1st floor, No.42, Galadima Aminu Way, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State.
Abia State
Bank of Industry Building, No.1, Asa Road/Constitution Crescent, Aba, Abia State.
Federal Capital Territory Abuja
No.1 4, Kitwit Street, Beside Water Board, Zone 4, Wuse, Abuja.
South-West Regional Office
13/14, Victoria Arobieke Street, Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki Peninsula Scheme, Lagos State.
South-South Regional Office
Air Freighters house, KM 1 East/West Road (Aba Portharcourt Road) by YEMSONAT Filling Station, Port-Harcourt, River State.
South-East Regional Office
3 Proda Road, Engineering Lab., Emene, Industrial Layout – Enugu
North Central Regional Office
No. 14 kitwe, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.
North West Regional Office
No. 44, Kachia Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State.
North East Regional Office
No. 42, Aminu Galadima Way, Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State.