Our Story

Your Gateway to the
Global Halal Markets

Dar Al Halal Certification is an independent certification company with a bold vision of championing the entry of Nigerian products into the global halal market and positioning the country as a major halal exporter.

We are committed to building a trusted halal ecosystem in Nigeria by combining ethical principles with modern quality-control systems.

Our certification process is guided by a panel of technical and Shari’ah auditors who work closely with clients every step of the way — ensuring that both their products and processes meet the highest halal standards.

Our Mission

To make halal certification globally accessible, providing rigorous, credible, and internationally recognised certification services that empower businesses to access international markets while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Our Vision

A world where every consumer has transparent access to certified halal products, and every business — regardless of faith background — can access the global halal economy through trusted quality certification.

Core Values

Integrity

We uphold strict adherence to Shari’ah principles, ensuring every certification is rooted in authenticity and ethical standards.

Transparency

We maintain a clear, step-by-step certification process, giving businesses and consumers full confidence in how certification decisions are made.

Expertise

Our team brings deep knowledge and global experience in Halal standards, providing credible guidance that aligns with international best practices.

Standards and Schemes

We certify in line with:

JAKIM Halal Standards

MS1500:2019

SMIIC Standards

SMIIC 1:2019.

Leadership

Our Leadership

Executive Chairman

Dr. Asheikh A. Maidugu, mni

B.Sc, M.Sc, PHD · 30+ years of professional and leadership experience

Dr. Asheikh Alhaji Maidugu, born in Yobe State, is an accomplished economist with over three decades of professional and leadership experience spanning academia, government, and tax administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees also in Economics from the University of Maiduguri, and a PGD in Education.

His career began as an Internal Auditor and Lecturer at the University of Maiduguri before advancing to senior roles, which include Coordinating Director at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Director of Planning and Statistics at FIRS, Chief Operations Officer at the Debt Management Office, and Special Adviser to the Minister of State for Finance. Currently, he is a Senior Lecturer of Economics at Baze University, Abuja, where he also contributes to academic quality assurance, postgraduate supervision, and curriculum development.

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and a full member of the Nigerian Economic Society, Dr. Maidugu has authored and co-authored numerous publications, presented papers at national and international conferences, and attended executive training at institutions such as Harvard, IMF, and NIPSS. His expertise spans macroeconomics, public finance, tax policy, and development economics, complemented by active community service and professional mentorship.