The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has cautioned that the continued circulation of substandard electrical products poses a serious threat to national economic growth and public safety.
Mr. Felix Adegboye, Vice-President of the institute, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Osogbo.
Adegboye explained that low-quality electrical materials not only endanger lives and properties but also undermine the nation’s industrial development and infrastructure reliability.
He said the NIEEE has been partnering with regulatory bodies such as the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) to combat quackery, corruption, and the proliferation of fake electrical products in the market.
“We’ve intensified our collaboration with SON and NEMSA to curb the influx of substandard products. With joint efforts from government and private stakeholders, we aim to completely eradicate these dangerous materials from circulation,” he said.
Adegboye further urged the government to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and provide full institutional support to deter the production and sale of fake products.
“With stronger enforcement and consistent policy implementation, those engaged in the manufacturing or distribution of inferior electrical materials will have no room to operate,” he added.
The NIEEE, he said, remains committed to promoting high professional standards and ensuring that only certified products are used across Nigeria’s electrical sector.
Meanwhile, the 21st International Conference and Exhibition of Power and Telecommunications, hosted by the institute in Osogbo, is expected to conclude on Thursday with recommendations to enhance the country’s industrial safety and economic resilience.