Mudiame International Limited has announced a strategic partnership with leading American and German Exzellenz Bewertungs Systeme (EBS) to provide internationally-recognised certification services in Nigeria and across Africa.
The initiative, according to Mudiame’s Managing Director, Prof. Sunny Eromosele, who is also the Chancellor of Mudiame University, is aimed at enhancing quality assurance, environmental compliance, workplace safety, cybersecurity and food safety standards.
The collaboration will facilitate certification in ISO 9001:2015 (quality management systems), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management systems) and ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety management systems). Others are ISO 27001:2022 (information security management systems) and ISO 22000:2018 (food safety management systems).
Speaking yesterday in a chat on the significance of the agreement, Eromosele stressed its transformative impact on Nigeria’s economy, governance and business environment.
“Many of our products are not competitive internationally because we lack the necessary certification and adherence to global standards. By implementing these standards, the government can boost economic growth, improve transparency and attract investors,” he said. He noted that environmental mismanagement remained a critical challenge in Nigeria, with rising poor waste disposal and infrastructure maintenance.
Adopting ISO 14001 standards, he explained, would promote sustainability, reduce operational costs and enhance Nigeria’s tourism potential. Eromosele stressed that international investors are often deterred by Nigeria’s weak regulatory frameworks.
“Many investors hesitate to do business here because our systems do not meet international best practices. By enforcing certification across key sectors, we can build trust, enhance productivity, and integrate better into the global economy,” he said.
He cited ISO 45001:2018, which focuses on workplace safety, as a critical tool in preventing industrial accidents, frequent market fires and gas explosions.
Standardisation in construction and infrastructure, he added, would curb the recurrent problem of roads and buildings deteriorating.
The partnership also addresses Nigeria’s food safety concerns, which have historically hindered local producers from entering global markets.
“NAFDAC enforces regulations, but many producers lack the guidance needed to meet export requirements. With proper certification, we can open new market opportunities for Nigerian goods,” he explained.
