The Standards Organisation of Nigeria SON has destroyed substandard imported tyres, electrical cables, steel doors, and spark plugs which failed to meet the minimum safety and quality standards required in Nigeria.
In a statement made available to Vanguard, the agency noted that the destruction of the substandard products aligns with the agencys core mandate outlined in the SON Act No. 14 of 2015, which empowers the organization to regulate and enforce standards for goods in the Nigerian market.
Director-General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, noted that using standard quality products, particularly tyres, would prevent accidents on Nigerian highways.
According to him, tires, whether new or old, expire after four years and can burst, causing accidents if used beyond their shelf life.