QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE AS A TOOL TO GROW NIGERIA’S ECONOMY

Byfranklynakinyoso

Quality infrastructure refers “to all aspects of metrology, standardization, testing, quality management, certification and accreditation that have a bearing on conformity assessment. This includes both public and private institutions and the regulatory framework within which they operate.” (BMZ, 2004) This institutional complex plays a vital role within national innovation systems, especially in a context of…

NQIP Journey In Nigeria And It’s Impact on Quality

Byfranklynakinyoso

Prior to 2013, Nigeria was experiencing trade imbalance as a result of increase in import of goods some of which were of very poor quality. Although there was no substitute production for a large number of imported substandard goods, Nigeria had a promising industry that required support to improve the quality of its products. In…