By Okeoghene Akubuike
Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General (D-G), Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening transparency, efficiency, and professionalism in Nigeria’s public procurement ecosystem.
Adedokun said this in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Public Relations, BPP in Abuja on Monday.
According to Nagga, the D-G spoke while addressing members of the Procurement Professionals Association of Nigeria (PPAN) at their monthly general meeting in Abuja.
He said the meeting had the theme: “The Ongoing Reforms of the Federal Government in Public Procurement: Implication for Transparency, Efficiency, and Professional Practice.”
Adedokun in his keynote address noted that the PPAN, established in 2007, had been instrumental in fostering professionalism and ethical standards in the procurement sector.
He said that the ongoing reforms in public procurement were aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and value for money in government spending.
Adedokun stated that the key objectives of the reforms included strengthening institutional frameworks, building capacity, and ensuring compliance with due process in procurement across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
He also spoke on the Revised Monetary Thresholds recently approved by the Federal Government.
The D-G noted that the new framework was designed to enhance efficiency, decentralise approval processes, and promote timely service delivery in line with the SGF Circular dated May 27.
Adedokun called for greater collaboration between the BPP and stakeholders such as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) development partners, professional bodies/associations, and other arms of government to drive the reforms to success.
According to him, BPP is open to signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with relevant associations to strengthen institutional partnerships and promote best practices in procurement.
Speaking on the roles of procurement professionals in Nigeria, the D-G said that procurement professionals must see themselves as custodians of public trust and partners in nation building.
“With every reform we champion, we are not just changing processes; we are securing Nigeria’s future by ensuring every naira works for our people.”
Adedokun expressed optimism that effective procurement practices would create lasting legacies and define the collective contribution of professionals to humanity.
“Procurement connects citizens with the government to deliver value and end-user satisfaction,” he said.(NAN)
Edited by Ese E. Ekama-Williams
