Earlier today, I met with the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun.
The Bureau, established in 2007, serves as the regulatory authority responsible for the monitoring and oversight of public procurement, ensuring the application of fair, competitive, transparent, and value-for-money standards in the procurement and disposal of public assets.
During the meeting, I briefed the Director-General on the mandate of my office, which includes bridging the gap between the Presidency and grassroots communities, obtaining feedback from citizens, and sensitizing communities on programmes and projects being implemented under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
In his remarks, Dr. Adedokun commended the efforts and strides of my office in promoting transparency in governance and governance processes, noting that these align strongly with the objectives of the Bureau of Public Procurement. He also spoke extensively on the “Nigeria First” policy, championed by the BPP and launched by Mr. President in 2025. The policy is a strategic economic initiative aimed at boosting local industries by prioritizing Nigerian-made goods and services in government procurement, creating jobs, reducing dependence on imports, and promoting national self-sufficiency. It mandates Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to give preference to local content or obtain waivers for foreign procurement, while encouraging domestic innovation and supporting local businesses.
Additionally, the Director-General highlighted other pro-people initiatives being developed by the Bureau to ensure that the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President is felt across all segments of society.
We agreed to collaborate closely with the Bureau in sensitizing communities on the various projects of this administration, empowering citizens with accurate information and data to enable them to benefit fully, while also promoting accountability and transparency during project implementation.