The Galvanized Iron and Steel Manufacturers Association threatens to fire 20,000 workers if the Nigeria Standards Organization and other government agencies fail to curb the import of low-quality galvanized roofing sheets into the country. GISMA said that if the problems facing steel production in the country are not resolved within 30 days, its members may be forced to unload about 20,000 workers into the labor market.
A spokesman for GISMA, Mr. Latif Bello, in a statement urged SON to tighten the noose on importers of poor-quality galvanized roofing sheets in accordance with the government's revolution in the field of industrial roadmap.
Mr. Bello noted that, despite the presence of state coordinators throughout the country, it is sad that secluded corners of the country are flooded with poor-quality roofing sheets. He said: “We know that the Standard Organization of Nigeria held a press conference last week and unveiled its successful withdrawal of low-quality aluminum sheets for more than N200 million. From various aluminum companies in Uyo.
He added that “SON in its address also confirmed that the minimum thickness of aluminum roofing sheets is 0.4 mm. However, low-quality products with a quality of 0.25 mm were imported into Nigeria to the detriment of unsuspecting members of the public. ”
Mr. Bello added that “although we pay tribute to SON for the efforts made in confiscating goods, we strongly request that the names of the perpetrators of such non-patriotic actions be made public in order to reflect transparency and responsibility. We expect SON to censor some of its officials suspected of collaborating with smugglers of substandard products by introducing surveillance methods and operational-search activities in their branches throughout the country. ”
He added that "the import of substandard products is tantamount to waging war against the Federal Government." Government policy to prevent the supply of prohibited items that could harm and harm citizens. "
