The Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON has seized sub-standard aluminium roofing sheets worth over 38 million naira in a move to ensure that only goods that conform to the Nigerian Industrial Standards NIS, are allowed in the market.
The Director, Inspectorate and Compliance, SON, Obiora Manafa, at an enforcement exercise in Ogba area of Lagos, explained that the seized roofing sheets fell below the NIS 180 standard for a galvanised roofing sheet that stipulates the minimum thickness of 0.15mm.
The task force was given a term of reference, but the overall mandate is to eradicate substandard products from the Nigerian market.
He said the seized goods were smuggled into the country as they do not have SONCAP certificate, noting that products such as the seized items must not come into Nigeria unchecked.
Also speaking at the event, the Coordinator, Surveillance Intelligence and Monitoring Unit, Suleiman Isa, said the goods will be destroyed and recycled, pointing out the enforcement exercise would be a national activity.
