The Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, FCIPS, has charged Federal Government Agencies to adhere to the proper procurement procedures for effective service delivery, so as to deliver value for money and end users’ satisfaction.
He made this known on Wednesday at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) retreat, held in Abuja.
Speaking at the retreat, aimed at equipping the officers with fundamental knowledge of public procurement principles, approval authorities and strategies to avoid procurement offences, including fairness, value for money and compliance with regulatory frameworks, Dr. Adedokun emphasised that strengthening procurement capacity is vital to safeguarding public resources and delivering quality healthcare services. “Procurement connects citizens with the Government to deliver values and end users’ satisfaction” he said.
He clearly stated that procurement is a tool for good governance that guides quality and timely delivery, therefore, ‘Needs Assessment’ should be rightly done before the commencement of actual procurement. He further noted that procurement must be planned and backed by approval budget, as adherence to approval threshold is mandatory.
He further explained the basic concepts that ensure procurement processes are competitive, equitable and aligned with public interest as he clarified the roles and responsibilities of approving authorities, ensuring officers understand the chain of authority and compliance. He gave guidance on ways to identify and prevent common pitfalls such as bid rigging, conflict of interest and unauthorised contract variations, stating that variation of contracts is domiciled in BPP, except on exceptional cases.
He reiterated that every contract must be uploaded to the organisation’s website as well as the BPP website, and every monthly and quarterly reports of procurement activities be posted to both the BPP and the organisation’s websites.
The presentation marks a significant step in reinforcing dedication to effective procurement practice, ensuring that officers are well-equipped to uphold the best practices.
The session underscored the importance of transparency, accountability and efficiency in public procurement, as a cornerstone of good governance.
e-Signed:
Zira Zakka Nagga
Head of Press and Public Relations (BPP)
June 10th, 2026
