The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Mr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, FCIPM, FICA, FIIM, has commended the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for convening a strategic engagement with procurement officers across salary levels 08 to 14, aimed at deepening transparency, accountability, and professionalism in Nigeria’s public procurement system.
Mr. Arabi gave the commendation while delivering a goodwill message at the meeting between the Director-General of BPP and procurement officers, held on Wednesday, 15th October, 2025, at the State House Auditorium, Abuja.
He noted that the meeting underscores the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to strengthening procurement mechanisms through the Revised Procurement Threshold, the Nigeria First Policy, decentralization of procurement, and an enhanced regulatory framework under the BPP.
“The current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has taken bold steps to reinforce transparency and accountability in procurement processes, promote local content, and reduce dependence on imports,” Arabi said.
The BPSR DG further emphasized that the ongoing reforms will not only stimulate economic growth and promote local industries but also ensure greater value for money and reduce waste in public expenditure.
Highlighting BPSR’s collaboration with public institutions to strengthen capacity and service delivery, Mr. Arabi recalled the Bureau’s facilitation of a visit by Gambian public officers earlier in the year to understudy Nigeria’s Public Procurement Act, an acknowledgment of the country’s growing global reputation in procurement reforms.
He praised the BPP’s initiative of engaging directly with procurement officers, describing it as a proactive step towards fostering a unified understanding of the revised Public Procurement Act and its implications for budget implementation and project delivery.
Arabi also urged participants to use the forum to identify challenges and develop strategies that would enhance collaboration among government agencies, civil society, and the private sector in ensuring fairness, integrity, and efficiency in the procurement chain.
“There is a need to strengthen the use of technology, monitoring, research, advocacy, and capacity building to improve financial performance and achieve potential procurement savings,” he added.
The BPSR DG reiterated the importance of harmonizing procurement practices across federal and state levels while encouraging greater collaboration between state and non-state actors to address persisting gaps in the system.
He concluded by calling for a united effort to build a procurement process that meets global standards and serves as a strong foundation for national development.
“Together, we can build a future where procurement practices are synonymous with integrity, efficiency, and innovation,” Arabi stated.
Signed: Aliyu Umar, Head, Strategic Communication Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR)
