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New Inductees Must Strengthen Nigeria’s Procurement System — CIPSMN President
Joel Ajayi
The President of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN), Alhaji Sikiru Balogun, has charged newly inducted members of the institute to use their professional knowledge and skills to add value to Nigeria’s procurement system and contribute to national development.
Atanda gave the charge on Friday in Abuja while speaking at the 2026 induction ceremony of 358 new graduates and members of the institute, including professionals from the military and other sectors.
He said the induction marked an important stage in the professional development of the new members, who had undergone the institute’s training and other required processes to equip them with the knowledge and competence needed to practise procurement professionally.
According to him, procurement professionals have a critical role to play in ensuring transparency, accountability and value for money in both the public and private sectors.
He urged the inductees to uphold the highest standards of professional integrity and ensure that their decisions and actions were guided by the ethics, rules and regulations governing the profession.
“Be ready for transparency and accountability in your job. We are there for the economy of the nation. You are expected to give value for money,” he said.
The CIPSMN president stressed that procurement had moved beyond routine purchasing to become a strategic function requiring proper planning, effective spend management and professional expertise.
He therefore urged the new members to see themselves as strategic professionals capable of contributing to better resource management and improved service delivery.
Also speaking, the North-Central Coordinator of the institute, Dr Abdul Mamman, who is a fellow of the institute, said the organisation had continued to train and induct professionals to address challenges confronting procurement practice in Nigeria.
He said procurement professionals must understand the dynamics of spend management and the legal and regulatory framework guiding procurement and supply chain management in the country.
According to him, the institute’s training equips members with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to function effectively in public and private sector organisations.
He noted that procurement cuts across several professional fields, including accounting, engineering, supply chain management and other disciplines, stressing that effective procurement requires professionals with adequate knowledge, competence and practical exposure.
He added that the institute had expanded its focus to cover public, private and defence procurement, given the enormous financial resources committed to procurement activities across these sectors.
The North-Central coordinator said effective procurement was essential to ensuring that public resources translated into tangible benefits for citizens.
He explained that professionals must understand and comply with government procurement laws, organisational policies and established procedures to promote transparency and accountability.
He also disclosed that the institute had engaged relevant authorities on efforts to strengthen the legal framework for procurement and supply chain management in Nigeria, noting that the profession must continue to align with global best practices.
He urged the new inductees to abide by the institute’s code of ethics and professional standards, stressing that procurement practitioners must be prepared to take responsibility for their actions and decisions.
He said the institute’s membership requirements were designed to ensure that only qualified persons with relevant educational backgrounds and requisite credentials were admitted into the profession.
One of the newly inducted members, Mr Victor Gabriel, said the training had equipped him with the knowledge needed to contribute to improving procurement practices in Nigeria.
Gabriel, who works with a state revenue service, said he would apply the lessons acquired during the training to ensure that procurement activities in his organisation were carried out in accordance with the law.
He noted that procurement was indispensable to virtually every organisation and warned that failure to comply with established procurement laws and procedures could create opportunities for corruption and other irregularities.
He said the new inductees had a responsibility to promote sustainable procurement practices and ensure that procurement policies were properly implemented in their respective organisations.
Gabriel expressed confidence that the new members would use their professional training to strengthen procurement processes and contribute to the development of the country.
He said: “As new inductees, we are expected to carry out the new programmes and apply what we have learnt to bring sustainability into procurement in Nigeria, whether in the public or private sector.”
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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