The directive by the Federal Government was contained in a letter issued by the Ministry of Transportation.
According to the letter issued, the move was to facilitate the enforcement of the axle load limits necessary to prevent damage of Nigerian roads caused by overloading.
President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier signed the instrument of accession of the supplementary Act relating to the harmonization of Standards and procedures for the control of dimensions, weights and axle load of heavy-duty goods transport vehicles.
As a result, SON has been directed by the FG to ensure that the weighbridges at the ports and loading bays are fully calibrated
Speaking on the clamour for restructuring, the former military Head of State between 1976 and 1979, said his understanding and recommendation of and on the subject centred around devolution of power, responsibility and resources.
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SON impounds 2 containers of used tyres
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By Nkiruka Nnorom
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has impounded two container loads of imported used tyres in Port Harcpourt, Rivers State.
The products, according to SON in a statement was seized while they were being off-loaded into a warehouse at the Ikoku Motor Spare Parts Market in Port Harcourt and was sequel to an alert provided by a patriotic Nigerian to officials of the SON who moved to the site with the support of security agents.
SON explained that the stuffed, used tyres were concealed in containers of imported used vehicles to beat regulatory procedures.
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