The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), under the visionary leadership of its Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, has joined the global community in commemorating the 2025 World Standards Day, celebrated annually on October 14.
This year’s celebration, observed ahead of the official date, serves as both a reflection on Nigeria’s progress in standardisation and a renewed call to strengthen quality culture across industries. World Standards Day is a global event that recognizes the collaborative efforts of experts worldwide who develop and implement international standards that make life safer, easier, and more sustainable.
Dr. Okeke, in his remarks, described the 2025 theme as a wake-up call for innovation-driven development, emphasizing that global competitiveness begins with adherence to standards. He reflected on SON’s transformation journey over the years — from a compliance-focused agency to a developmental institution driving industrial growth, consumer protection, and export readiness.
“Standards remain the silent language of trade, technology, and trust,” Dr. Okeke stated. “As the world moves toward smarter, greener solutions, Nigeria must not only adopt global benchmarks but also lead in creating indigenous standards that reflect our realities and aspirations.”
The event also provided an opportunity to review SON’s key achievements, including strengthening conformity assessment programs, enhancing laboratory testing capacity, and expanding stakeholder collaboration with MSMEs and manufacturers to meet international quality requirements.
Reflecting on past milestones, SON recalled how the agency’s commitment to standards has directly influenced national productivity, product safety, and consumer confidence. The organisation reaffirmed its resolve to deepen advocacy, enforce compliance, and promote a standards-conscious culture among Nigerians.
As the world marks #WorldStandardsDay2025, SON’s message resonates clearly — that standards are not just technical guidelines but strategic tools for sustainable development, industrial transformation, and national pride.
Would you like me to tailor the reflection with quotes or references from previous SON campaigns or past DGs (e.g., Osita Aboloma, Farouk Salim) to give it more historical depth and continuity?
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