FG Pledges Transparency in Procurement, Contract Awards
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency in the procurement process and contract awards, ensuring that all transactions are open and accountable.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the assurance while receiving the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun and the management staff on a courtesy visit to his office.
Idris said the government is dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability in the procurement process, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He commended the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for its innovative efforts in promoting transparency and accountability.
He emphasized that procurement and contract awards would no longer be shrouded in secrecy, stating, “Before now, issues of procurement sometimes are being shrouded in some form of mystery. I’m glad that you are unraveling this now by making it transparent.”
Read Also:
The Minister highlighted the new initiative of completing the entire procurement process within 20 working days, describing it as a “game-changer” that demonstrates the government’s focus on innovation and determination to revolutionize procurement procedures.
To achieve this goal, the BPP has implemented a well-structured procurement process, promoting fairness, accountability, and competition in contract awards. The agency is transitioning to an electronic procurement system, allowing contractors from various parts of the country and internationally to participate in the bidding process.
Additionally, the BPP is categorizing and classifying consultants and service providers to build the capacity of local contractors to be competitive globally. Ministries, departments, and agencies are now required to submit quarterly reports detailing all contracts awarded, which will be uploaded to the BPP portal to enhance transparency.
The government has also developed new procurement guidelines for medical equipment, food security, and vehicles to ensure standardized and seamless procurement processes. Idris pledged his ministry’s readiness to work closely with the BPP to create awareness on the procurement process and wage a campaign against vandalism of public infrastructure.
By PRNigeria
