The Nigerian Standards Organization has reaffirmed its commitment to leading initiatives that advance the creation of Halal product standards.
The Punch reported that in a statement, the director general of SON, Mallam Farouk Salim, stated that this would be carried out for both domestic and overseas consumers by generally recognized standards.
Salim made this statement during the meeting to validate the final draft report on the roadmap and operational framework for the development of the halal industry in Nigeria.
The DG emphasized the need for standardization in reaching the desired result. He was represented by the Head of the Halal Desk, Mrs. Amina Haliru.
He evaluated the measures taken by SON to guarantee that the Nigerian Halal Industry created or implemented internationally recognized standards.
He evaluated the measures taken by SON to guarantee that the Nigerian Halal Industry created or implemented internationally recognized standards.
He then looked at ways to guarantee that goods and services adhered to the correct standards and matched customer expectations to gain entry and acceptance into global marketplaces.
Salim claimed that SON has assembled a team to communicate with pertinent organizations and stakeholders in order to create an operational framework for the beginning of the Halal industry in Nigeria.
He said that by following the plan and achieving the milestones set by the committee, Nigeria will become more accessible to the rest of the globe and develop a viable Halal economy.
The Nigerian economy will benefit from it since the Halal Global Market is worth trillions of dollars, he claimed.
Salim added that in order for Nigerian firms and industries to participate in the halal sector, the Organization had created a Training Center in Kano where all training for Halal Certifications will be held.
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Amb. Maryam Katagum praised the committee for its progress to date.
Katagum pointed out that the launch of the Industry will help the ministry fulfill its duty to promote trade and expand Nigeria’s industrial sector.
She continued by assuring that the Ministry would continue to support the program in any manner possible.
Participants include representatives from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, the Nigeria National Accreditation System, and the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment.
Others are National Board for Technical Education; the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria as well as other SON officials.
