Abuja: Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General (D-G) of the 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 made this declaration in a statement released by Zira Nagga, Head of Public Relations at BPP, in Abuja on Monday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the D-G addressed members of the Procurement Professionals Association of Nigeria (PPAN) during their monthly general meeting held in Abuja. The meeting, themed ‘The Ongoing Reforms of the Federal Government in Public Procurement: Implication for Transparency, Efficiency, and Professional Practice,’ focused on the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance transparency, accountability, and value for money in public spending.
In his keynote address, Adedokun highlighted the instrumental role of PPAN, established in 2007, in promoting professionalism and ethical standards within the procurement sector. He outlined the primary objectives of the ongoing reforms, which include strengthening institutional frameworks, enhancing capacity, and ensuring adherence to due process in procurement activities across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
Adedokun also discussed the Revised Monetary Thresholds recently approved by the Federal Government, noting that the new framework aims to improve efficiency, decentralize approval processes, and promote timely service delivery in accordance with the SGF Circular dated May 27. He emphasized the need for increased collaboration between the BPP and stakeholders such as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), development partners, professional bodies, and other government branches to ensure the successful implementation of these reforms.
Furthermore, Adedokun expressed BPP’s openness to signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with relevant associations to bolster institutional partnerships and promote best practices in procurement. He highlighted the critical role of procurement professionals in Nigeria, urging them to view 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 stated, expressing optimism that effective procurement practices would create lasting legacies and define the collective contribution of professionals to humanity. He concluded by stating, ‘Procurement connects citizens with the government to deliver value and end-user satisfaction.’