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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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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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