Firms target Nigeria’s global competitiveness through certification

Nigeria’s quest for industrial competitiveness and international credibility is taking a strategic turn as Mudiame International Limited partners with Germany-based Exzellenz Bewertungs Systeme (EBS) to embed a culture of certification and global standards across key sectors of the economy. With years of industrial experience in engineering, testing, and calibration, Mudiame International is expanding its influence […]

Nigeria’s quest for industrial competitiveness and international credibility is taking a strategic turn as Mudiame International Limited partners with Germany-based Exzellenz Bewertungs Systeme (EBS) to embed a culture of certification and global standards across key sectors of the economy.

With years of industrial experience in engineering, testing, and calibration, Mudiame International is expanding its influence beyond technical services to champion a national campaign that links quality assurance with economic transformation. The partnership marks EBS’s official entry into Nigeria and Africa, with Mudiame serving as its continental representative.

The awareness campaign, set to debut later this month, will highlight the economic, environmental, and social benefits of certification — particularly in helping Nigerian products and services gain global acceptance. Participants will engage international experts from Germany and the United States on how ISO certification can reshape industries and governance structures.

According to Mudiame’s Chief Executive Officer, Professor Sunny Eromosele, the drive is not merely about compliance but about positioning Nigeria to compete effectively in a world where certification is synonymous with credibility.

“Without a structured quality system, our industries will continue to face rejection abroad and inefficiency at home,” Eromosele said. “Certification is a language that the world understands. It tells partners and investors that you are credible, reliable, and capable of meeting global standards.”

Eromosele noted that several Nigerian exports — from agricultural produce to processed goods — are often rejected in international markets due to the absence of certification that verifies quality and safety. He said this challenge is rooted in weak quality control systems, poor documentation, and fragmented oversight.

“Beyond the loss of revenue, the absence of certification undermines national confidence and limits opportunities for small and medium-scale enterprises. What we are doing with EBS is to simplify access to internationally recognised certification systems,” he explained.

The partnership will promote five core ISO standards covering quality management, environmental management, food safety, information security, and occupational health and safety — areas that directly affect productivity, trade, and sustainability.

Eromosele argued that building certification capacity within Nigeria’s industrial ecosystem could have wider socioeconomic impacts. He noted that countries like Rwanda, South Africa, and Malaysia have successfully used standardisation to strengthen governance and attract investments.

“When you have certified systems in place, there is less room for corruption, inefficiency, or waste. Everything is traceable and accountable,” he said. “Certification supports national development goals — from job creation to environmental protection.”

He added that Mudiame’s experience in providing testing and calibration services to major oil and gas companies has demonstrated how standardisation builds local competence. “We’ve seen how adherence to ISO and API standards helped Nigerian firms win contracts previously reserved for foreign companies. Now, we want to extend that success to other sectors,” he said.

The company said the partnership with EBS would make certification more affordable and reduce dependence on foreign institutions. By localising the certification process, Nigerian organisations can pursue global excellence without prohibitive costs.

In a statement, Mudiame emphasised that the campaign’s ultimate goal is to “institutionalise a culture of quality and continuous improvement that aligns with global development priorities such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”

Industry analysts say the initiative could also help Nigerian manufacturers and public institutions navigate new international trade requirements, especially as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) begins to enforce product quality and safety compliance across borders.

By fostering transparency, accountability, and excellence, the Mudiame-EBS partnership signals a broader shift toward a knowledge-based, quality-driven Nigerian economy — one where certification is not a burden, but a growth strategy.