LBS Becomes First Academic Institution to Get ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Mary Nnah

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has awarded the Lagos Business School (LBS), a leading graduate business school in Africa, the ISO 9001:2015 certificate, an international standard measurement for Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Speaking on the milestone achievement, the Dean, Lagos Business School, Prof. Chris Ogbechie, said the institution’s global rankings and accreditations had been achieved due to a careful and deliberate implementation of a QMS to deliver a superior participant learning experience.

“Today, our efforts have been rewarded with the award of the ISO 9001: 2015 certification. This affirms our dedication to providing quality education and service to our customers and stakeholders as well as meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements. This prestigious award is a reward for the many years of dedication to service by the staff, faculty, students and stakeholders,” he said.

Ogbechie added, “This ISO 9001:2015 certification puts LBS in a league of its own as the only academic institution with such an honour. We have always set the pace for academic excellence, and this certification is another pedestal others will try to achieve.”

In his remarks at the presentation ceremony, the Director-General of SON, Mallam Farouk Salim, explained that the standard was specifically designed to improve the quality of educational service delivery in the world.

Also speaking, the President, Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA) and Publisher, Businessday Newspaper, Frank Aigbogun, said he was pleased that the strong ideals of LBS have brought the institution the milestone certification.

“I have absolutely no doubt that not only would this certification be renewed, but we also expect to receive higher certifications in the years ahead. I am happy that the Standards Organisation of Nigeria has certified the great work that is being done here at Lagos Business School,” said Aigbogun.