The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has vowed to protect local manufacturers as a means of promoting the nation’s industrial growth. This move is aimed at encouraging the production of high-quality goods and services in the country. According to the Director-General of SON, the organisation is committed to creating an enabling environment for local manufacturers to thrive. This will involve implementing policies and programmes that will help to reduce the cost of production and increase the competitiveness of local products in the global market. The SON has also promised to provide support to local manufacturers in the areas of research and development, capacity building, and technology transfer. This is expected to help them to improve the quality of their products and services, and to meet international standards. The organisation has also warned that it will not hesitate to sanction any manufacturer that fails to meet the required standards. The SON has also expressed its commitment to collaborating with other government agencies and stakeholders to promote the growth of the manufacturing sector. This includes working with the Nigerian Customs Service to prevent the smuggling of substandard goods into the country. The organisation has also promised to provide training and capacity building programmes for local manufacturers to help them to improve their skills and knowledge. The SON has also expressed its commitment to promoting the use of local raw materials in the production of goods and services. This is expected to help to reduce the country’s dependence on imported raw materials and to promote the growth of the local economy. The organisation has also promised to work with the Nigerian government to develop policies and programmes that will help to promote the growth of the manufacturing sector. This includes providing incentives and support to local manufacturers, and creating an enabling environment for them to operate. The SON has also expressed its commitment to promoting the development of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the country. This is expected to help to create jobs and to promote economic growth. The organisation has also promised to work with other stakeholders to promote the use of technology and innovation in the manufacturing sector. This is expected to help to improve the efficiency and productivity of local manufacturers, and to promote the growth of the sector. Overall, the SON’s commitment to protecting local manufacturers is a welcome development, and is expected to help to promote the growth of the nation’s industrial sector.