Adebowale Adedokun, director-general of the Bureau of Public Procurement, has reiterated the bureau’s commitment to ensuring value for money in Nigeria’s upstream operations.

Mr Adedokun disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday by Zira Nagga, the agency’s spokesperson.

He spoke during a high-level strategic engagement and capacity-building session with the management of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission in Abuja.

Mr Adedokun commended the chief executive officer of NUPRC, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, for her leadership in stabilising the upstream petroleum sector.

He noted that the commission’s strategic oversight had been critical in preventing potential fuel scarcity challenges, especially amid the current global economic situation.

”The NUPRC is doing a commendable job for the common Nigerian,” he said.

The director-general, however, emphasised the importance of translating capacity-building efforts into measurable outcomes through strict compliance with the Public Procurement Act.

“The hours spent on this capacity building must be ‘paid for’ through faithful compliance with the act,” he said.

He assured that the bureau would provide the necessary procurement support to enable the commission to deliver value to Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora.

Mr Adedokun further reaffirmed the BPP’s readiness to collaborate closely with the NUPRC in transitioning from traditional transactional procurement processes to a more transformative, technology-driven system.

According to him, the move aligns with the president’s vision of promoting transparency and efficiency in the energy sector.

(NAN)