Okeoghene Akubuike
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the application of Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) in Federal Government procurement processes.
This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP, and Talatu Etan, Director, Corporate Affairs, SON, in Abuja on Wednesday.
The statement said the MoU would also support the ‘Nigeria First’ policy of the Federal Government.
It said the MoU was signed by the Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun and the Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke at the BPP head office in Abuja.
The statement said the MoU establishes a cooperation framework to ensure that goods, works and services procured by the government comply with relevant Nigerian Industrial Standards and encourages the adoption of local content.
It added that it would also ensure the use of Made-in-Nigeria products that meet approved quality benchmarks.
“With the signing of the MoU, both institutions reaffirm their commitment to improving quality outcomes in government projects and advancing transparency, competitiveness, and value-for-money in line with the Nigeria First policy.” (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Ekemini Ladejobi
