The Federal Government and the United Kingdom have reinforced their commitment to bolster trade relations and economic growth through Nigeria’s National Quality Policy (NNQP) under Phase II of the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP).
The British Standards Institution (BSI) and Nigeria’s National Quality Council (NQC) have partnered under the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to implement the program. The initiative aims to establish a quality infrastructure by elevating standardization, accreditation, conformity assessment, inspection, testing, and metrology services to boost the export capacity of the UK and Nigeria, attract investment, and improve trade efficiency in line with global standards.
Initiated in June 2024, Phase II of the SPP seeks to remove technical trade barriers, improve regulatory compliance, and promote export competitiveness between the two nations.
As part of the National Quality Policy initiative, the Matrix Implementation Training-of-Trainers Workshop took place in Lagos and Abuja last week. The event brought together public and private sector stakeholders to focus on building capacity for quality compliance and the vital role of metrology in achieving precise measurements, calibrations, and certifications of products.
Osita Aboloma, Chairman and Chief Executive of the NQC, emphasized the need for stakeholder collaboration to achieve Nigeria’s trade and quality goals. He highlighted that a solid quality infrastructure would not only advance the federal government’s economic plans but also boost the global competitiveness of Nigerian products and services.
Simeon Umukoro, Trade Market Access Lead at the UK Department for Business and Trade, reiterated the UK’s dedication to supporting Nigeria’s economic diversification and trade improvement through the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP).
The UK and Nigeria have a long-established trade relationship, with Nigeria ranking as the UK’s 38th trading partner. The partnership focuses on industrial and machinery standards, strengthening regulatory cooperation, and backing Nigeria’s position as a Digital Trade Champion within the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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