By Usman Sani
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria-SON has called on stakeholders to promote standardisation and quality assurance as part of efforts to achieve affordable and clean energy for sustainable development.
Director, North-West Regional Operations of SON, Mr Adamu Saleh made the call shortly after a road walk as part of activities marking the 2026 World Standards Day in Kaduna.
The road walk, which commenced at the NEPA roundabout terminated at the stadium roundabout within Kaduna metropolis.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after the road walk, Director, North-west of the Agency, Mr Adamu Sani explained that the annual event was organised to sensitise the public on the importance of standardisation and activities of the organisation.
He noted that this year’s event, which focuses on affordable and clean energy, highlighted the need for stakeholders to support access to reliable and environmentally friendly energy.
Mr Adamu Sani expressed the hope that the event would increase public awareness of the organisation’s activities and the importance of standardisation and quality assurance in promoting safety, efficiency and sustainable development.
Also Speaking, Kaduna State Co-ordinator of the Agency, Engineer Emmanuel Hussaini noted that energy sources such as solar, wind and electricity were essential to daily life, while stressing the need to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solutions.
According to him, the organisation was committed to ensuring that energy-related products and equipment available in the Nigerian market met the required quality standards.
Engineer Hussaini added that products, whether imported or manufactured locally, must meet established standards to protect consumers and guarantee value for money.
The World Standards Day is observed annually to highlight the importance of Standardisation in promoting quality, safety and sustainable development.
The theme of this year’s event is: Shared Vision For A Better World With Spotlight on SDG-7: Affordable And Clean Energy.
Editing by BASIRAT MEMUDU
