In a significant move to bolster the standardisation and quality assurance efforts in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, an accomplished financial expert and tax consultant, as the new director general of the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON).
This strategic appointment underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety, quality, and competitiveness of products and services within the country
Dr. Okeke, a distinguished fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role. His educational journey includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy, a Master of Science in Accounting, a Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting, and a Master of Business Administration.
These qualifications were earned from reputable institutions, such as Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka and the University of Nigeria in Nsukka.
With his substantial background in finance, taxation, and accounting, Okeke has also demonstrated his leadership skills by serving as the immediate past Chairman of the Imo State Internal Revenue Services (IIRS).
The appointment of Okeke comes as part of President Bola Tinubu’s vision to revive the nation’s economy through the facilitation of small, medium, and large-scale industries.