Abuja: The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed its dedication to improving Nigeria's public procurement system by emphasising professionalism and capacity building for procurement officers. Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General of BPP, announced this during a three-day training for Senior Procurement Officers in the bureau's pool across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, in preparation for the forthcoming promotion examination.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Adedokun, represented by Nasir Bello, the Director of Civil Infrastructure Department, BPP, stated that the bureau is committed to promoting transparency, efficiency, and accountability in procurement processes through training and collaboration. The training aims to refresh participants' understanding of the Public Procurement Act 2007 and other relevant guidelines while highlighting their leadership roles in the procurement cadre.
Adedokun stressed the importance of having competent, integrity-driven, and efficient officers in implementing the Public Procurement Act at all levels of government. He assured participants of the bureau's dedication to their success in the examination and in becoming professionals who uphold transparency, accountability, and value in procurement.
Dr. Dasuki Arabi, the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, commended BPP's innovations in digitalising procurement processes and emphasised the need to enhance procurement officers' performances. Arabi noted that BPP serves as the gatekeeper of integrity and custodian of due process in public service and financial management, ensuring consistent training and exposure to global best practices.