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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has destroyed a large quantity of substandard imported products, including tyres, electrical cables, steel doors, and spark plugs, following a quality assessment that revealed they failed to meet Nigeria\u2019s minimum safety and quality standards.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the agency said the exercise aligns with its mandate under the SON Act No. 14 of 2015, which empowers it to regulate and enforce standards for goods in the Nigerian market.<\/p>\n

Director-General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, said the destruction was a necessary step to prevent the circulation of unsafe products that pose a serious risk to public health and safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs an agency, we take our responsibility seriously, and today\u2019s action is a clear demonstration of our resolve to rid the market of dangerous, unregulated goods,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is a firm reminder to all stakeholders\u2014from producers to consumers\u2014that SON will not allow substandard goods to thrive in Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Okeke particularly emphasized the danger of expired tyres on Nigerian roads, noting that tyres have a lifespan of four years, after which they can easily burst and cause fatal accidents. He also highlighted the impact of improper storage and exposure to extreme temperatures on tyre quality.<\/p>\n

He urged consumers to remain vigilant and report suspected substandard products to the nearest SON office or through the agency\u2019s toll-free number.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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