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Why Nigeria’s Budgets Fail To Meet Aspiration Of Citizenry-CIPSMN
…Task Tinubu on the inauguration of the National Council on Public Procurement
Joel Ajayi
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria CIPSMN has identified poor procurement expert engagements that would ensure transparency in the procurement of equipment remain the reasons why Nigeria’s budgets have been unable to meet the yearning of people over the years.
This is even, as the expert’s institute expressed grave concerns over the inefficiencies in the implementation of the nation’s Appropriation Acts by successive administrations thereby urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to inaugurate the National Council on Public Procurement (NCPP) without further delay.
President of CIPSMN Alhaji Sikiru Balogun stated this in Abuja at the investiture of its members and Annual General Meeting saying the dividends of democracy can be largely attained, through effective and efficient procurement planning policy, implementing strategies, and right service delivery anchored on accountability, competition, transparency.
He expressed concern over the inefficiencies in the implementation of the nation’s Appropriation Acts by successive administrations and called on President Bola Tinubu to look inward to clean the system.
According to him, the major problem in the system is giving personnel who are not inclined professionally in the field of procurement a task to do.
“This is also that with our law anybody who is not qualified by examination who is not satisfied by us to be competent should not be given any post to head any procurement department.
“We have observed that some people are mistaken and say purchasing is different from procurement, it is a big mistake.
He added that putting a square peg in a round hole had been a major problem that affected the conceptualization of the country’s budget.
On his part, the institute Registrar, Alhaji Mohammed Aliyu underscored the need to rid the country of corruption by ensuring that professionals manned relevant public offices.
“The dream of every organization is to progress to the next level and as far as the institute is concerned not mindful of the number of people that are present we are making progress.”
Meanwhile, the Zonal Coordinator for North Central, Abdul Mamman, expressed concern with the way the BPP trained officers for one week and issued them certificates without them knowing the nitty-gritty of procurement.
Mamman explained that a good number of people today in the country saddled with procurement functions do not have the certification.
“On the issues of the amendment being proposed to the Public Procurement Act, we tend to identify that its just a mistake on the part of the government.
“Because the CIPSMN is the institute established to train, certified by examination, conduct research and also establish bodies of people with the knowledge that are required for you to propel the procurement practice in Nigeria.
“As of today, executive order 5 which was passed by the last administration on Feb. 2, 2018, equally speaks to that effect whereas every professional in Nigeria should be recognized as it is done in another part.
“Specifically government intends to do amendment and we understand but one critical issue that the government needs to know is that the people that are proposing this, have participated in the implementation of the budget from the start to the end.
Foreign news
Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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