What is SON?
SON was established by the SON Act No. 14, 2015, which repeals the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act, Cap 59 laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004, and Enacts the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act. 2015 for the purpose of providing additional functions for the organisation, increasing penalties for violations, and for related matters.
Our industry standards enable you and your organization to:
- IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
- ACHIEVE GROWTH
- DELIVER QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
- REDUCE RISK
- EMBED EXCELLENCE
- KEEP EMPLOYEES AND INFRASTRUCTURE SAFE
NOTIFICATION ON THE EXTENTION OF 12TH ARSO CONTINENTAL ESSAY COMPETITION 2024/2025 EDITION
We are pleased to informed you that SON has extended the date for the submission of the 12th edition of ARSO essay competition for 2024/2025, with the theme: “Role of Education about Standardisation (EaS) in shaping Education and African Students for the Sustainable Development opportunities and challenges in the 21st Century” from 28th February 2025 to 17th March, 2025.
In view of the above, prospective participants are kindly requested to submit the duly completed forms endorsed by the Head of Department of your school shall be considered along with the written Essay, and School Identity card to the following email address: umarzainab59@yahoo.com; zainab.umar@son.gov.ng; pcpankes@yahoo.com on or before 17th March, 2023.
Please note that AI Generated Essays upon review on the AI Checker will be in admissible and will be automatically disqualified if the Score is more than 20% as per the AI Plagiarism Checker Software.
For more details, do not hesitate to reach: Dr. Zainab Umar (Head, ARSO Desk)
on 080395515555; 08099099455; 08038396788. Only one entry shall be considered.
Thank you
12th Continental Essay Competition on Standardisation 2024/2025


Our Vision
To improve life through standardization and quality assurance.
Our Mission
To promote consumer confidence and global competitiveness of Nigerian products and services through standardization and quality assurance.
Our Core Values
- Expertise
- Discipline
- Integrity
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork
FEATURED SON SERVICES
Standards
Development
Established by consensus and approved by the Standards Organisation Of Nigeria (SON).
Testing
Services
Take advantage of our extensive experience in the testing and evaluation of products.
Port & Border: Field Inspection Process & Charges
Ensure that products imported into Nigeria are safe and that import conditions have been met.
Library
Services
The Organisation shall assemble and maintain a collection of books, publications (standards) and…
Management System Certification
Take advantage of our extensive experience in certifying Management Systems since 1994 in Nigeria and other African countries.
SONCAP
Ensure that products imported into Nigeria are safe and that import conditions have been met.
Training
Services
SON Training Services is the arm of Standards Organisation of Nigeria that conducts training in areas of ISO Management System Standards for…
Featured Online Platforms
SONCAP
SONCAP
Online
MANCAP
MANCAP
Online
E-Demand Note
E-Demand
Note
E-Receipt
E-Receipt
ePorts & Border
ePorts & Border
PAM Platform
PAM
Platform
National Registry For Conformity Assessment Practitioners
National Registry For Conformity Assessment Practitioners
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