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Procurement Institute Pushes for Professional Recognition as 255 New Members Join
By Joel Ajayi
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) has reiterated its call for proper recognition of procurement and supply chain management as a critical driver of national development.
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the institute, Prof. Mohammed Aliyu, made the appeal in Abuja during the 2025 Group B Induction Ceremony, where 250 graduate members and five fellows were formally admitted into the profession.
Aliyu described procurement as too strategic to be left in the hands of unqualified individuals, stressing that it requires professional certification and ethical grounding, just like medicine, law, or accounting.
“When we are talking about procurement, we are talking about value for taxpayers’ money. It is not a function for just anyone to pick up. It is meant for those who have gone through the discipline of the profession,” he said.
The Registrar cautioned that project abandonment, corruption, and mismanagement of resources in Nigeria were linked to unprofessional practices in procurement. He urged government agencies and institutions to strictly comply with the Public Procurement Act 2007, the CIPSMN Establishment Act, and Presidential Executive Order 05 of 2018 to ensure accountability and efficiency.
Aliyu also warned inductees against fraternising with unlicensed associations, emphasising that CIPSMN is the only statutory body empowered to regulate the profession in Nigeria. He encouraged them to uphold ethics, pursue continuous professional development, and use their expertise to strengthen governance and reduce poverty.
Speaking at the event, CIPSMN President, Alhaji Sikiru Balogun, tasked the new members to uphold professional standards, stressing that only licensed practitioners are permitted to operate within the field.
“We don’t want anybody to come in and claim to practise without being licensed. Now that you are licensed, you must also know that infractions will attract disciplinary action,” he said.
Balogun lamented that non-professionals continue to handle procurement in Nigeria, creating loopholes for corruption. He called for full enforcement of Section 50 of the Procurement Act, which mandates the development of certified professionals for the sector.
Also speaking, the North Central Zonal Coordinator of the Institute, Dr. Abdul Mamman, noted that proper procurement practice was central to economic revival and poverty reduction. He explained that strengthening local capacity and reducing overdependence on imports through the “Nigeria First” policy would help boost self-reliance, job creation, and export earnings.
“When procurement is well managed, it enhances local production, reduces borrowing, and expands the government’s capacity to deliver dividends of democracy,” Mamman said.
The induction ceremony marked the formal admission of 255 new members into the institute, comprising 250 graduate members and five fellows.
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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