The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) recently conferred Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates upon 21 businesses in Kaduna, covering a total of 32 different products. MANCAP is a vital certification scheme enforced by SON to ensure that locally manufactured goods comply with relevant Nigerian industrial standards before they are sold or exported.
During the certificate presentation ceremony, the Director General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, emphasized MANCAP’s pivotal role in maintaining high manufacturing standards nationwide. Represented by Isaac Omebije, the Director of SON’s North-West region, Dr. Okeke commended the businesses for their commitment to quality and rigorous adherence to standards, qualities he described as exemplary within the industry.
He underscored the rigorous evaluation and testing processes involved in achieving MANCAP certification, affirming that products bearing the MANCAP mark guarantee safety, reliability, and superior quality. Dr. Okeke reiterated SON’s dedication to supporting manufacturers in achieving excellence, promising continued guidance and support to enhance global competitiveness for Nigerian products.
Addressing the business owners, Mr. Mamza Irmiya, the State Coordinator of SON, stressed the importance of maintaining standards to reap benefits such as cost reduction, employment generation, and achieving business goals efficiently. He cautioned against deviating from standards, warning of potential repercussions, including certificate revocation.
Mr. Sulaiman Adeoye, General Manager of Home Fresh Yoghurt, and Mr. Muhammad Abubakar, Manager of DSA 7 Star Limited, both expressed gratitude for SON’s rigorous inspection processes leading to certification. They acknowledged the challenges encountered during the certification process but affirmed their commitment to delivering high-quality products to consumers.
In conclusion, the MANCAP certification ceremony in Kaduna reflects SON’s ongoing efforts to elevate Nigerian manufacturing standards, encouraging businesses to align with global best practices and ensuring consumer confidence in local products.
