By Adekunle Adedamola
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has commended the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, on its innovative efforts in promoting transparency and accountability in the procurement process and the award of contracts in the country.
Alhaji Idris, who gave the commendation when the Director General of the Bureau, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja said under the renewed hope agenda, procurement and award of contracts, would no longer be shrouded in secrecy.
He stated that the new initiative of completing the entire procurement process within 20 working days was a game-changer and a clear demonstration of the leadership focus, innovation, and determination to revolutionize the procurement procedures in the country.
Earlier, the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, stated that the Agency had implemented a well-structured procurement process to promote fairness, accountability, and competition in the award of contracts.
Dr. Adedokun added that the Bureau is transitioning to an electronic procurement system to allow contractors from various parts of the country and those operating internationally to participate in the bidding process.
