Son Partners Manufacturers To Boost Leather, Textile Production
The StandardsOrganisation of Nigeria SON said it is collaborating with manufacturers, suppliers and regulatory bodies to ensure Nigerian leather and textile products meet international standards to enable them to leverage the global market valued at over 1 trillion.
Director General of SON, Ifeanyi Okeke, disclosed this in Aba, Abia State, at a stakeholders sensitisation/capacity building workshop organised to enlighten artisans and other manufacturers on the need to standardise their products.
He urged stakeholders to adhere to standards in the leather and textile sector while emphasising their huge potential.
Okeke said the workshop was part of SONs strategic efforts to promote standardisation and quality assurance in the leather and textile industry.
He noted that SON had been working closely with stakeholders, including manufacturers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to ensure that Nigerian leather and textile products meet international standards.
