The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has temporarily lifted the suspension of officers on the Directorate Cadre, Salary Grade Levels 15–17, who were previously sanctioned for failing to comply with recent deployment directives for procurement officers.
The affected officers include Mrs. Okobiah Koriotaa Boyton, Director of Procurement, Federal Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy, and Mrs. Habu Esther Dyaji, Director of Procurement, Federal Ministry of Housing & Urban Development.
They were initially issued queries for refusing to comply with posting instructions. Following unsatisfactory responses, the Bureau suspended the officers and subsequently recalled them to the Bureau for a one-month period.
Procurement Officers are reminded that we are now in an era of performance-based assessment. Officers can be posted to any MDA as required to meet operational needs at any time.
On recall, the Director-General/CEO of the BPP, Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, FCIPS, convened a meeting with the officers to address the matter directly.
Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Adedokun stated that the disciplinary action was taken to correct observed anomalies and restore order within the procurement system. He emphasized that strict adherence to deployment directives is essential for the effective implementation of procurement processes and for ensuring uninterrupted service delivery across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The disciplinary measures were not punitive for their own sake, Dr. Adedokun said. They were necessary to uphold discipline, professional ethics, and accountability in a cadre entrusted with managing public funds and national projects. Acts of indiscipline will not be tolerated.
After reviewing the matter, the Director-General announced the temporary lifting of the suspension and directed the officers to proceed to their respective MDAs to resume duty with immediate effect. He noted that the decision remains subject to further review and monitoring of compliance.
Rationale for the Decision
The BPP’s action is intended to reinforce strict compliance with posting directives and strengthen discipline and professional conduct within the procurement cadre. The Bureau maintains that the integrity, professionalism, and accountability of procurement officers are the foundation of a transparent and efficient public procurement system.
The Bureau reiterates its commitment to sanitizing the procurement process, promoting value for money, and ensuring that all officers operate in line with the Public Procurement Act, 2007, and extant government circulars.
e-Signed:
Zira Zakka Nagga,
Head of Press and Public Relations (BPP)
May 20, 2026
