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UK and Nigeria Launch Quality Infrastructure Policy Phase II

UK and Nigeria Strengthen Trade and National Quality Infrastructure to boost Economic Growth

by Destiny Eseaga
March 4, 2025
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National Quality Infrastructure Policy | UK and Nigeria
At the SPP Workshop in Lagos on Sustainable provision of Metrology Services in Nigeria, from left: Dr Simeon Umukoro, Trade Market Access Lead-UK DBT; Mr. Celestine Okanya, Director General NINAS, Mr Mike Pitt, BSI Project Lead on the Standard Partnership Program; Mrs. Titi Ojo, BSI Project Coordination Officer SPP; Mr. Bola Fashina, Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive, National Quality Council, The Presidency.

At the SPP Workshop in Lagos on Sustainable provision of Metrology Services in Nigeria, from left: Dr Simeon Umukoro, Trade Market Access Lead-UK DBT; Mr. Celestine Okanya, Director General NINAS, Mr Mike Pitt, BSI Project Lead on the Standard Partnership Program; Mrs. Titi Ojo, BSI Project Coordination Officer SPP; Mr. Bola Fashina, Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive, National Quality Council, The Presidency.

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The Governments of the United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy (NNQP) under the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP) – Phase II.

The Standards Partnership Programme – Phase II, which officially launched in June 2024 with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) during the African Organisation for Standards (ARSO) General Assembly in Abuja, is designed for both countries to eliminate technical trade barriers, improve regulatory compliance, and promote export competitiveness.

Implemented by the British Standards Institution (BSI) in partnership with Nigeria’s National Quality Council (NQC), under the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the SPP Programme aims to deliver a robust quality infrastructure focused on improving standardisation, accreditation, conformity assessment, inspection, testing, and metrology services to boost UK/Nigeria’s export capacity, attract investment, and enhance trade efficiency that is aligned with global standards.

At the Nigeria National Quality Policy (NNQP) Matrix Implementation Training-of-Trainers Workshop which held last week in Lagos and Abuja, stakeholders from both the public and private sectors convened to discuss capacity building for quality compliance and the role of metrology in ensuring accurate measurement, calibration and certification of goods.

Delivering his keynote address in Abuja at the week-long workshop on “The Sustainable Provision of Metrology Services in Nigeria”, Senator George Akume, secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to ensuring quality-driven economic growth, and said:

“A strong National Quality Infrastructure is essential for Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda. Improving our standards, metrology, and accreditation systems can boost non-oil exports, create jobs, and strengthen the naira. This partnership with the UK is a major step forward in achieving these goals”.

Echoing this sentiment, Osita Aboloma, Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Quality Council (NQC), welcomed the initiative, emphasising that stakeholder collaboration is crucial in achieving Nigeria’s quality and trade goals and said:

“An effective quality infrastructure will not only support the Federal Government’s economic agenda but also enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian products and services in global markets.”

The importance of data-driven quality policy implementation was highlighted, emphasising the role of metrology, accreditation, conformity assessments, inspections and testing in ensuring that Nigerian exports meet international standards, reducing rejections and improving market access.

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Dr Simeon Umukoro, Trade Market Access Lead-UK DBT, provides insights on the effect and relationship of conformity assessment, accreditation and metrology on Nigeria’s Trade.

At the event, Dr Simeon Umukoro, Trade Market Access Lead of the UK Department for Business and Trade reiterated the UK’s unwavering support for Nigeria’s economic diversification and trade enhancement efforts in line with the UK and Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP).

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At the SPP Workshop in Lagos on Sustainable Provision of Metrology Services in Nigeria, third from the left, Dr Simeon Umukoro, Trade Market Access Lead-UK Dept. for Business & Trade, Ako Abbah SGF Office Abuja, Dr Maurice Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, SGF Office, Andrew Ugwu, NiNAS; Osita Aboloma, Chairman/CE, NQC; Engr. Obiora Manafa, President, Metrology Society of Nigeria; Dr Mike Peet, BSI.

“The UK and Nigeria remain strategic partners in trade and investment. By improving Nigeria’s National Quality Infrastructure, we are unlocking new opportunities to drive innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth for both nations,” said Dr. Umukoro.

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Destiny Eseaga

Destiny Eseaga

My name is Destiny Eseaga, a communication strategist, journalist, and researcher, deeply intrigued by the political economy of Nigeria and the broader world context. My passion lies in the world of finance, particularly, capital markets, investment banking, market intelligence, etc

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