Hara Foam Gombe Earns SON MANCAP Certification, Recognised for Commitment to Quality
In a significant recognition of quality and standards, Hara Foam and Chemicals Limited, Gombe, has been awarded the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certification by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
The certification ceremony, held in Gombe, also honored Ugo Foam and Elshadai Fashion and Milestone Multi-Business Concept, highlighting the dedication of local companies to maintain high-quality standards.
Speaking at the event,
Chidijon Emmanuel Ugwu, Managing Director of Hara Foam, expressed his excitement and pride over receiving the certification, describing it as a well-deserved reward for their commitment to quality.
“This certification is a morale booster that will help our products compete with other international products,” Ugwu said, pledging to maintain the high standards that earned Hara Foam this recognition and to pursue even higher certifications in the future.
In their separate remarks, the Manager of Ugo Chemicals and Allied Product Limited, Ugochukwu Eze, and the CEO of Elshadai Fashion and Milestone Multi-Business Concept, Mary Adeleke, also expressed gratitude for the SON certification.
Adeleke noted, “My joy knows no bound because this is a way of announcing me to the world and advertising my product,” and emphasised her commitment to youth empowerment through skill acquisition training in her community.
On his part, Gombe State SON Coordinator, Mohammed Alhaji Bukar, emphasised the importance of the MANCAP certification process, which was introduced in 2006 to ensure that consumers receive reliable, high-quality products.
He explained that each certified company underwent stringent factory inspections and quality testing, with products required to pass three consecutive assessments before being awarded certification.
“This certification ensures that consumers get value for their money,” Bukar stated, urging the certified companies to continue upholding the standards that earned them this recognition.
“The awardees are going to keep up the good work they’ve started. They should not relent now that they are certified,” he added.
The MANCAP certification represents a milestone for these companies, reinforcing their commitment to quality and positioning their products competitively in the market.
