Mr Akume said that public procurement was a critical link between policy and practice.
The Bureau of Public Procurement has reaffirmed its dedication to improving Nigeria’s public procurement system by emphasising professionalism and capacity-building for procurement officers.
“We are not just changing processes; we are securing Nigeria’s future by ensuring every naira works for our people,” he stated.
Mr Adedokun said the BPP would henceforth sanction procurement officers who mislead their chief executives on procurement processes.
According to a statement by the bureau, the honour was a recognition of Mr Adedokun’s commitment to driving procurement reforms in the country.
He commended the reforms and initiatives recently introduced by the NHIA leadership.
According to Mr Adedokun, partnership with ELRA will provide clear guidelines for enforcement.
The Bureau of Public Procurement has postponed the commencement date for the exclusive electronic submission of requests and documents to Monday.
Mr Adedokun said the move followed a presidential directive reverting the mobility of procurement officers to the bureau.
Mr Adedokun said this in a statement by his spokesman, Zira Nagga, on Friday, at the 65th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Enugu.
