SON Certifies Innoson Motors, Issues MANCAP Certificate

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Wednesday presented the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certification to Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing (IVM).

The certificate was presented to IVM Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Innocent Chukwuma, by SON Director-General, Osita Aboloma, in Nnewi in Anambra State.

Aboloma noted that the award shows that the company passed the rigorous process of inspections and quality assurance in the last five years.

He added that it also demonstrated compliance with the relevant product standards.

“With the award of MANCAP’s certificate to Innoson brand of vehicles, we are demonstrating how standardisation and conformity to standards offer strategic opportunities for increased efficiency.

“We are, in effect, saying that Innoson brand is fit to be used in Nigeria and beyond,” Aboloma said.

In his Goodwill message, the National President of Nigerian Association of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Hajiya Saratu Iya Aliyu and who was represented its National Vice President, Mr Humphrey Ngonadi noted that for Innoson Vehicles to receive the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) means that it met the relevant Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) and it is a “confirmation of the capacity of our industry”.

The NACCIMA President assured Innoson Vehicles of the continuous support of NACCIMA to his company.

Giving his remarks, the Innoson Vehicle Boss, Chief Chukwuma gave the assurance that Innoson Vehicles will continue to employ international best practices in the production of its vehicles so that they can compare favorably in terms of durability, fuel economy and safety.

He stated further that the company is now producing affordable cars that an average Nigerian worker can purchase easily.