The Customary Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has known as for joint efforts to deal with the rising unfold of faux engine oil and lubricants throughout the nation, warning that these substandard merchandise pose severe dangers to automobiles, equipment, and the nation’s financial system.
The Director-Basic of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, made this disclosure throughout an occasion themed “Impression of Adulterated/Lubricating Engine Oil on Nigeria’s Financial system”, in Osogbo on Wednesday.
He acknowledged that the occasion was aimed toward creating consciousness amongst stakeholders and shoppers, in response to the Information Company of Nigeria.
“The Customary Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has known as for concerted efforts towards the inflow of adulterated lubricants and engine oil within the nation.
“In response to him, adulterated lubricants are a menace that extends past mere product high quality and poses vital dangers to automobiles, equipment, and finally, the financial system.
“The implications of adulterated lubricants and oil are far-reaching as they scale back the lifespans of engines and enhance upkeep prices,” the supply learn partly.
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Represented by the Osun State Coordinator, Mr. Razak Oyewopo, Okeke described the circulation of substandard lubricants as a vital problem that’s slowing down financial progress and lowering productiveness in industries.
The Director defined that the usage of poor-quality engine oil usually results in mechanical failure, downtime, and vital monetary losses, notably for companies reliant on equipment and transportation.
He emphasised that for a nation striving to rebuild its financial system, the widespread use of adulterated lubricants might have devastating results.
- Okeke famous that utilizing poor-quality oil could cause mechanical failures, unplanned downtime, and monetary losses, particularly for companies that rely closely on machines and automobiles.
He harassed that tackling this drawback is extraordinarily necessary and can’t be delayed. Utilizing licensed, good-quality lubricants does extra than simply shield engines and machines; and likewise helps construct a powerful, dependable, and productive financial system.
- He harassed the necessity for elevated shopper consciousness and urged stakeholders to undertake moral practices and decide to promoting solely licensed merchandise.
Additionally talking on the workshop, Mr. Tijjani Sahib, Chairman of the Engine Oil Lubricant Sellers Affiliation in Osun State, lauded SON’s efforts and urged members to prioritise the usage of protected and genuine engine oil.
- Delivering the keynote lecture, Mr. Sangosanya Olatunji, SON Coordinator for Ekiti State, highlighted the advantages of utilizing high quality engine oil, together with higher gas effectivity, decrease emissions, and prolonged oil drain intervals.
He known as on producers, sellers, and shoppers to assist SON in fulfilling its regulatory mandate and guaranteeing that solely high quality lubricants are bought in Nigeria.
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