SON Adopts 88 International Standards for CNG Products
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda, has adopted 88 international standards for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) products.
This is to support the success of CNG initiatives.
The Director General of the organization Mr. Ifeanyi Okeke made this known during a road walk ahead of this year’s world standards day celebration.
According to him, SON is a member of the committee developing the Natural Gas Vehicles Monitoring System (NGVMS), aimed at overseeing the implementation of CNG systems in vehicles and to ensure the use of quality products in Nigeria.
He said the organization has also conducted factory visits to China and India to certify CNG components and kits, prioritising safety and quality assurance.
Mr Okeke said The theme for the 2024 celebration is: “SHARED VISION FOR A BETTER WORLD, spotlighting Sustainable Development Goal Number 9 (SDG 9) of the United Nations.
He noted that Sustainable Development Goal Number 9 was about “industry, innovation and infrastructure..
He added that Standards are crucial in achieving these goals and in facilitating the development of renewable energy; energy efficiency, and sustainable practices.
The Director, Standards Development of SON, Mr Yahaya Buka said the theme of the 2024 World Standard Day, “Our Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for Changing the Climate” focuses on how Artificial Intelligence, AI could be applied in the industry.
World standards body every year, celebrate World Standards Day, which is a means of paying tribute to the collaborative efforts of experts worldwide who developed the voluntary technical agreement that are published as international standards.
IHOUMA EKE