The Abia State government has entered into a formal partnership with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to improve the quality of local goods and bolster the state's export capabilities. The collaboration was announced on Monday by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, following a State Executive Council meeting held in Umuahia.
The initiative is designed to address two primary objectives: increasing the readiness of Abia-made products for international markets and curbing the prevalence of counterfeit goods within the state. By aligning with national standards, the government aims to ensure that local manufacturers meet the necessary requirements for global trade while simultaneously protecting consumers from substandard products.
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