The functions of DNPQM are to

• Define and establish national policies regarding standardization, certification, accreditation, quality promotion and metrology
• establish and track annual work programs of standardization
• provide standardization committees with information required for their work
• ensure that key stakeholders are represented in standardization committees
• launch draft standards adopted by standardization committees for public inquiries
• present standards drafts to the Minister responsible for standardization to ensure their inclusion as Nigerois standards
• publish approval orders of Nigerois standards in the Official Journal
• code and edit the Nigerois standards and all normative document
• exclusive selling of Nigerois standards and of normative standards and documents edited by foreign, regional or international organizations engaged in similar activities
• oversee certification and inspection bodies
• participate in regional and international standardization work
• promote quality management in national corporations
• promote metrology activities

DNPQM is a member of the West African Secretariat of Metrology (SOAMET) and of the Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS).