By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
In its determination to eliminate fake and substandard products in Benue State, the Standard Organization of Nigeria, SON, is to partner with local government councils across the state.
Leader of the team, Mr Gabriel Aba during a courtesy visit to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Kenneth Achabo explained that the visit was to seek partnership with the Bureau to ensure that the state is rid of all fake and substandard products.
According to Mr Aba, the partnership is to also enure certification of Small and Medium- scale Enterprises and to encourage them in rice agricultural value chain for the West African Markets, which is already enjoying patronages across the country.
Responding, the Special Adviser, Mr Achabo expressed willingness to of the Bureau to partner SON to ensure standardization of the products across the 23 Local Governments.
The Special Adviser who was represented at the event by the Permanent Secretary of the Bureau, Mr Ode Ochele, noted that the Bureau is aware of the mandate of the organization, which is to rid the Nigerian markets, shops and stores of fake and substandard products.
He contended that the Bureau is prepared to support SON in its campaign on substandard products to ensure that people have value for the products they purchase, stressing that this would boost the economic status of the state.
