Standards Organization of Nigeria
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.Driving Instructions
From Zone 2 bus stop, Head north on Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Way, pass by the park on the right, Slight right toward Herbert Macaulay Way, Merge onto Herbert Macaulay Way, pass by Federal Inland Revenue Service Annex 2 on the right, Turn right onto Michael Okpara Street, pass by ICAN on the right, pass by ICAN office on the right, Turn left onto Kigoma Street, Turn right at Mosque onto Lome Cres/Lome Street, pass by Green Bone Rappers Zone on the left, destination will be on the right.
Ways Of Travel
By Car|Motorcycle|Tricycle|Bus
Nearby Utilities
Oando Filling Station, NNPC Mega gas station, THLD group autogas refuelling station, AYM Shafa Filling Station| Chester Fries, Calabar Kitchen, Dolphin Restaurant, Trillers | Fidelity Bank, United Bank for Africa, Guaranty Trust Bank| Skylark Pharmacy, Zagbayi Pharmacy, Halamin Pharmacy
Entry Fee
₦0 - ₦1,000
