BENUE SUBEB BOSS VISITS DG BPP, TO STRENGTHEN PROCUREMENT IN CONTRACT EXECUTION
March 27,2025
The Executive Chairman, Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun MCIPS, in Abuja.
The visit aimed to discuss how BPP could consider the peculiarities of each State in enforcing procurement processes; there by promoting policies that prioritize indigenous Contractors.
Dr. Adagba noted that while Benue SUBEB has been collaborating with BPP, there is a need for procurement policies that better reflect local realities. She also requested training for SUBEB staff on e-procurement to enhance efficiency in procurement procedures.
In response, Dr. Adedokun revealed that the Bureau is working with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) on a Community-based procurement system to support local contractors. He noted that while e-procurement is still undergoing re-engineering, efforts are being made to improve transparency and efficiency in public procurement.
Dr. Adedokun further emphasized the critical role of basic education in National development and the importance of tackling the Out-Of-School Children phenomenon. He reaffirmed BPP’s commitment to collaborating with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and all 36 SUBEBs nationwide to promote quality education.
He also urged Benue State to take the lead in establishing a model procurement system that other States could emulate, commending Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia for his dedication to advancing basic education and driving development in the state.
Dr. Adedokun assured that BPP remains open to providing guidance for a seamless and transparent procurement process in the education sector.
Source: Akese Emmanuella
Information Officer,
Benue SUBEB
