The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) has pledged its support to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) for an upcoming one-day Stakeholders’ Engagement Forum focused on strengthening standards in Nigeria’s building industry.
The event scheduled for the 12th of November at the NAF Conference Center, Abuja, is themed “Adherence to Standards Practices: The Bedrock of Sustainable Development in the Building Sector,” designed to bring together leading voices in the building and construction sector to discuss the critical importance of maintaining and adhering to regulatory standards.
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In a joint announcement, HDAN commended SON for its role in safeguarding building quality and safety, underscoring the forum’s importance in promoting sustainable practices across the industry. “This forum is a crucial opportunity for industry players to come together and address the need for high standards in construction practices,” HDAN stated. “We fully support SON’s mission to enhance the regulatory framework for Nigeria’s building industry and to ensure that all stakeholders commit to sustainable, safe practices.”
The engagement is expected to feature in-depth discussions on compliance, quality control, and the long-term benefits of adhering to standards. SON’s Director of Public Relations, Foluso Bolaji, highlighted the value of collaborative efforts in advancing the organization’s goals, noting, “As key stakeholders in the building industry, the expertise and contributions from each participant are essential to our collective efforts in promoting sustainability and collaboration within Nigeria’s building and construction sector.”
As the event draws near, SON and HDAN are looking forward to aligning stakeholders toward a shared vision of safety, quality, and resilience in Nigerian infrastructure.
The Director-General of SON conveyed appreciation for HDAN’s support, emphasizing SON’s commitment to creating a robust standard framework that protects the public and advances Nigeria’s sustainable development objectives.
