The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has taken decisive administrative action against officers on the Directorate Cadre, SGL 15-17, who failed to comply with recent deployment directives for Procurement Officers.
Sequel to an earlier query issued to the affected officers, the Director General, Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, FCIPS, FCILT, FSM, ACFE, has directed that all non-compliant officers return to the Bureau Headquarters with immediate effect to await further administrative sanctions.
In the interim, the most senior Procurement Officers in the affected Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have been directed to take over all procurement activities of their respective departments to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
Rationale for Action
This measure is taken to enforce strict compliance with posting instructions and to uphold discipline and professional ethics within the procurement cadre. The BPP maintains that a procurement system is only as strong as the professionalism and integrity of the officers who operate it.
The Bureau reiterates its commitment to building a competent, ethical, and globally competitive procurement workforce in line with the objectives of the National Procurement Certification Programme and SPESSE Centres of Excellence. Non-compliance with official postings undermines career progression, accountability, and the standardized practice required for complex procurements.
BPP’s Position
The Director General emphasized that deployment of officers is a strategic tool for capacity distribution, knowledge transfer, and prevention of collusion. Willful disregard of posting directives will not be tolerated, as it compromises transparency, efficiency, and value for money in public expenditure.
The BPP urges all Procurement Officers to adhere strictly to extant rules and directives governing the cadre. The Bureau will continue to monitor compliance and apply necessary sanctions to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s public procurement system.
e-Signed:
Zira Zakka Nagga
Head of Press and Public Relations (BPP)
April, 22, 2026
