Standards Organization of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe Way.

About The Standards Organization of Nigeria

The Standards Organization of Nigeria is the apex standardisation body in Nigeria.  SON ensures that locally manufactured products are of the required level to consumers through compliance with government policies on standardisation and that goods imported into Nigeria meet the minimum requirements of Nigerian industrial standards or any other approved international standards. The SON organizes tests, investigate the quality of facilities, materials and products, register and regulate standard marks and specifications, organizes mass inspections and even destructions of substandard goods.

History of The Standards Organization of Nigeria

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria was first conceived by the Enabling Act No. 56 of 1971. It was then fully enabled by The SON Act Cap. S9 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, which has been reviewed by the present SON Act Cap. S9 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

Safety

The SON premises here is very safe and watertight in terms of security.

Best Time to Visit The Standards Organization of Nigeria

It is best to visit during sensitization programmes where visitors can be educated on the programmes and aims of SON.  

Most Common Visitors

SON is visited by manufacturers, importers, government officials and other individuals seeking for approval or any other business.

Weather at The Standards Organization of Nigeria

Standards Organization of Nigeria is located in Abuja North-Central of Nigeria.Thus, it experiences three weather conditions every year.  This includes a warm, humid rainy season and a blistering dry season.  In between the two, there is a brief interlude of harmattan occasioned by the northeast trade wind, with the main feature of dust haze and dryness. Temperatures can drop to as low as 16 degrees during the harmattan period.