Oluwanifemi Apesin/Adetutu Adekambi/Taiwo Odutola/Labake Olusola (Interns)
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Tuesday embarked on campaign against customers patronizing products which does not have the logo of the organization, calling on them to henceforth stop such patronage.
Penpushing reports that the organization took the campaign across major streets of Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital, to mark World Standards Day, as part of efforts to promote product quality and safety emphasizing that consumers should avoid purchasing products that do not meet the organisation’s applicable standards.
The walk was organised under the theme, “Standards and Vision for a Better World,” with emphasis on quality, safety, sustainability and the contribution of standards to national development.
Penpushing further reports that the event, with theme “Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for Affordable and Clean Energy, brought together journalists, manufacturers, market leaders and consumers.
The event served as an opportunity to sensitise consumers and other stakeholders to the importance of standards in protecting public health, promoting safety and encouraging sustainable development.
Penpushing also Deputy Director Southwest Region, Mrs. Olayinka Aderibigbe, said the organisation has introduced a new product authentication system that allows consumers to verify products with their mobile phones.
The Director explained that Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is intensifying its fight against substandard products in Ogun State markets, specially building materials, electrical cables, gas cylinders and food products.
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