SON seeks collaboration with Customs in fight against substandard products
17 July 2022 |
2:47 am
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have reinvigorated their partnership to fight against the influx of substandard products into the country.
[FILES] Nigeria Customs Service PHOTO: NAN
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have reinvigorated their partnership to fight against the influx of substandard products into the country.
The Director-General of SON, Mallam Farouk Salim, during a visit to Customs headquarters in Abuja emphasised the strategic role played by the Customs in the fight against the importation of substandard products.
Salim acknowledged the historical support given to his organisation while requesting more strategic engagement in the light of their recent return to the ports.
Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali, agreed that synergy between critical government agencies at the ports will greatly enhance efficiency and would do much good in protecting the nation as well as its citizens.
Ali emphasised the need for SON to upgrade its IT infrastructure to enable a smooth interface with the NICIS II platform of the NCS. The DG promised to do all in his power to make this a reality while also requesting for Customs officers to be trained in ISO certifications.
The meeting corroborated the readiness and willingness of the Nigerian Customs Service to discharge its statutory responsibilities of protecting the national economy through trade facilitation, revenue generation and anti-smuggling activities while providing the needed support in safeguarding the nation from the importation of substandard goods through collaboration with SON as the designated authority.
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