QIIN launches free book on ‘Fundamentals of quality’

The Quality Improvement Institute of Nigeria (QIIN) has launched a book, ‘Fundamentals Of Quality’ to bridge the gap between intricate quality theories and their tangible, real-world implications.

The President/Chief Executive Officer of the Institute, Dr. Stephen Hati, in a statement, said the book is not only an academic endeavour, but a legacy to Nigeria and the world at large.

Hati said the body as an institute on improving quality, is committed to making the world a quality place for all by cultivating quality-conscious individuals, professionals and organisations.

According to him, ‘Fundamentals of Quality’ is a testament to this mission. “We often consider the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that determine the quality of the many things around us in an increasingly complex world. This book answers these questions and explains the many facets of quality.

“Imagine a world where every individual is conscious of the value of quality in their choices and actions. Think of a society where professionals do not just meet but exceed quality requirements in every facet of their daily lives. Such a world is not just a dream but a mission—our mission.

“While our primary focus is the holistic understanding of quality, our exploration moves beyond mere English dictionary definitions without delving too deeply into other related terminologies in quality management. But we traverse the historical perspectives of key thinkers, analyze contemporary interpretations across quality requirements by standards, law, regulations, customers, products, services, and processes, and even peer into the future trends of quality.

“In line with the principles of the ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation), we aim to present insights that are both rooted in foundational knowledge and forward-thinking,” he said.

Hati further stated that the institute is offering the book free to everyone as part of its commitment to the mission of making the world a quality place.

“We believe that knowledge about quality should be accessible to all, and through this gesture, we hope to take one step in Nigeria and the next closer to our vision of a quality-conscious world,” he added.