The National Quality Infrastructure Project for Nigeria (NQIP) is funded by the EU and implemented by UNIDO in coordination with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN). The main beneficiary institutions are Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Weights and Measures Department of Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), National Agency for Food & Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Conformity Assessment Bodies (including private CABs), Organised private sector (NACCIMA, MAN, NASME etc.), Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Consumers Protection Council (CPC) and Consumer Associations.
The overall objective of the NQIP project is to support the enhancement of the national quality infrastructure. Its purpose is also to improve quality, safety, integrity and marketability of Nigerian goods and services and remove technical barriers to trade by having an adequate, effective and sustainab