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CISPMN Advocates professionalism in Nigeria’s Procurement process

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3 years ago

December 18, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The Chartered institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria CIPSMN, has Revealed that budget implementation in Nigeria suffers heavily as a result of unprofessional procurement officers handling procurement services in MDA’s.

The CIPSMN at weekend in Abuja during its 2022 Annual General Meeting in Abuja also frowned at inability of the government to inaugurate the National Council of Public Procurement established since 2007.

Speaking shortly after the AGM, a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Supply Management of Nigeria and North central zone Coordinator Abdul Mamman said the economy is wobbling in the country because unprofessional people were in charge of procurement process MDA’s across the country.

According to him, Procurement process is very important to the growth and development of any country and if Nigeria wants to experience acceleration, it must get right procurement wise.

“What we are seeing now in Nigeria, is that the economy has been wobbling. government is trying but whatever good intention they have, if the structures that are to implement the plan are not properly trained it’s a big problem.

“For example, the National Council of Public Procurement since 2007, which is already established, the first chapter of the act has not been inaugurated.

“It is unheard, to train procurement officers for three weeks to handle professional job and push them to work. No wonder every year the National Assembly voted for a huge money in terms of budget implementation and there is no much improvement, the truth is that, ineffective procurement practice will also lead to ineffective budget implementation.

“If procurement are not carryout effectively and efficiently as expected, definitely the budget implementation will suffer.”

He however, called on all governments at all levels fora a change of mind and practice by allowing professionals to do the procurement process within the civil service that will add value to whatever they are doing.

On his own, outgoing President of Institute Alhaji Jubril Ado said the minimum duration for any procurement officer to be professional is 18 months and above not sharp-sharp practice of three week embarked upon by some MDAs.

President also reiterated the institute commitment to improve and better procurement system that will further growth Nigeria.

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Democracy Day: Fiscal Discipline Key To Nigeria’s Sustainable Devt – Auditor-General

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6 days ago

June 12, 2025

The Gleamer

…Urges National Assembly to Pass Audit Bill 2022

Joseph Bisi

As Nigerians commemorated a historic milestone in their collective pursuit of a more socio-economically robust nation, the Auditor-General for the Federation (AuGF), Shaakaa Kanyitor Chira, has implored the nation’s leaders and citizenry to intensify their efforts in championing the cause of fiscal discipline and accountability within the public finance system. In a brief conversation with journalists to mark the 2025 ‘Democracy Day’ on Thursday, the AuGF commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its ongoing fiscal and tax reform initiatives, describing these measures as essential for enhancing the nation’s revenue generation and budgetary expenditures. Chira explained that transforming the potential benefits of these reforms into tangible gains for the citizenry required more transparent fiscal mechanisms for the monitoring and evaluation of government expenditures, including the auditing processes and the timely appraisal of the Audit report by his Office, free from political interferences. He said: “Today’s Democracy Day is worthy of celebration, given the political history of the country and the prospects for sustainable development. Over the past few years, we have witnessed a series of reform initiatives by both past and present administrations aimed at improving the nation’s fiscal system, particularly under President Bola Tinubu, based on the current Tax Reforms and Fiscal Policy Bills that are being finalized by the National Assembly. “Let me emphasize that these measures are not merely desirable for Nigeria’s sustainable development; the enactment of the four pivotal bills will significantly contribute to stabilizing the financial system while also promoting transparency in public finance and prudent governance at all levels of government throughout the country. “It is imperative to underscore, however, that the role of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAuGF) in achieving these laudable objectives may be impeded if the Audit Bill currently before the National Assembly is not enacted into law. “The passage of the Bill, which seeks to augment the AuGF’s role in ensuring accountability, transparency and value for money in government expenditure while empowering the AuGF with administrative and financial autonomy, is crucial for enhancing transparency and accountability within Nigeria’s public finance system that aligns with International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs). “Therefore, I seize this opportunity to appeal to our lawmakers in the National Assembly to prioritize the passage of the Audit Bill as a strategic legislative initiative to achieve the commendable goals of the Tax Reforms and Fiscal Policy Bills they are presently finalizing,” the AuGF added.Experts are of the view that the Auditor-General’s call for the passage of the Audit Bill 2022 aligns with the OAuGF Strategic Plan 2024-2028, which encapsulates the objectives of the Office being the Supreme Audit Institution(SAI) of Nigeria, aimed at enhancing public sector governance and accountability. The four principal objectives of the Strategic Plan include Goal 1: Focusing on the enhanced independence and mandate of the OAuGF; Goal 2: to mitigate mismanagement of public funds through more robust follow-up on audit recommendations; Goal 3: to ensure improved financial reporting within the public sector; and Goal 4: to establish the OAuGF as a model institution not only in Nigeria but on a global scale.

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