The Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Ifeanyi Okeke, on Thursday presented Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates and logos to 13 aluminium roofing manufacturers in Owerri, Imo State.
Okeke said the certification was aimed at strengthening the industrial sector and sanitising Nigeria’s construction industry to enhance global competitiveness of locally made products.
He projected that Nigeria’s aluminium sector would reach an annual valuation of $700 million by 2030, driven by rapid urbanisation and a housing deficit estimated at 16–17 million units. The growth, he added, is expected at a compound annual rate of 5.7 per cent.
“By ensuring these products meet the Nigerian Industrial Standards, we are not just protecting buildings; we are safeguarding an industry that drives employment and infrastructure development,” he said.
The SON boss explained that the agency’s initiatives align with the Federal Government’s “Nigeria First Policy,” making certification more accessible through subsidised laboratory testing and reduced charges for standards and certification.
He warned beneficiaries against complacency, noting that MANCAP certification must be revalidated every three years and could be withdrawn if standards are not maintained.
SON’s Imo State Coordinator, Comfort Echebiri, described the certification as a prestigious milestone that boosts the competitiveness of made-in-Nigeria products.
Representatives of the Aluminium Corrugators Association and beneficiary companies pledged to uphold quality standards.
Of the 13 certified firms, five received new certificates while eight had theirs revalidated.
