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The Nigeria National Accreditation System (NiNAS) is Nigeria’s national accreditation body (NAB) responsible for the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) such as laboratories (testing, medical testing and calibration), inspection bodies and certification bodies, in accordance with the relevant ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) series of standards and guides. NiNAS’ accreditation attests to the technical competence and impartiality of the CABs to consistently provide conformity assessment services that are recognised internationally. Accreditation reduces the need for multiple inspections of goods and services supplied by accredited CABs.

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Mission

 

NiNAS was established as a key component of the National Quality Infrastructure Project (NQIP) for Nigeria. NQIP is aimed at supporting the missing standards and quality control bodies, which Nigeria needs in order to improve the quality of goods and services exchanged in both the national and international markets. NQIP will ensure the safety, integrity and marketability of goods and services, and the removal of technical barriers to trade.

As a Nigerian entity, NiNAS provides cost effective accreditation services that are easily accessible by organisations operating both in Nigeria and in the West Africa region. Apart from accreditation, NiNAS also provides training in ISO standards.

NiNAS involvement in the activities of international groups like AFRAC, IHAF, ILAC and IAF provides for international recognition of conformity assessment services through the concept of Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements). As a Full Member of AFRAC and an Associate Member of ILAC, NiNAS is working towards becoming a signatory to the different Arrangements of these organisations. This reduces the need for reassessment of goods and services supplied by organisations that have NiNAS accreditation and as a result helps in reducing barriers to trade.

Our Mandates

 

NiNAS is a not-for-profit organization registered initially by the Corporate Affairs Commission under Part C (Incorporated Trustees) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990 (Cap C20, LFN 2004). However, in 2019, NiNAS was reincorporated as a company Limited by Guarantees with the following mandates:

To act as the sole National Accreditation Body (NAB) of Nigeria charged with the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs). …

In order to support its activities, NiNAS charges fees for the provision of accreditation and training services. Accredited CABs sign the Agreement for the Use of NiNAS Accreditation Symbols that require them to display NiNAS accreditation symbols on their conformity assessment reports and certificates. NiNAS Policy on the Use of Accreditation Symbols provides sanctions for the misuse of the symbols.

Our Core Values

 

Impartiality

Excellence

Confidentiality

Customer Focus

Innovation

Competence

Integrity

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our team

 
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CELESTINE OKANYA

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Celestine Okanya is an International Expert on Nonprofit Organization Management and a Registered Clinical Pharmacist.
Mrs Lawrena

LAWRENA OKORO

Director, Laboratory Accreditation
Lawrena Okoro is a Laboratory Specialist with over 22 years working experience.
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STEPHEN CROSS

International Expert on Accreditation
Stephen Cross is the former Vice-President of Accreditation Services with the Standards Council of Canada.
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OKECHUKWU EJIOFOR

Quality Manager
Okechukwu Ejiofor is a Metrologist with over 20 years work experience in verification, training and development of SOPs.
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JOSHUA JEGEDE

Head, ICT & Web Content
Joshua Jegede is a National Expert in ICT and web content management. He is an Engineer by training...
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OKOLO ROSEMARY

Office Assistant
Okolo Rosemary O. is a graduate of agronomy and ecological management. She holds a B.sc in soil science...

ALHASSAN JOSHUA

Information Technology (Intern)
Joshua Alhassan is an ICT personnel, Graphics artist, Video Editor and Sound Engineer...

ONWUDE AUGUSTINE

Information Technology (Intern)
Augustine Onwude is an IT Personnel with good knowledge of business information system management...

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