The has alerted authorities to strictly abide by procurement guidelines, stressing that any breach of due procedure in the ministry’s procurement system will not be tolerated.
The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, provided the caution while presiding over a conference of the Ministerial Tenders Board in.
Throughout the conference, Enitan advised directors and members of the board to maintain the greatest standards of diligence, transparency and responsibility in the handling of procurement matters within the ministry.
He emphasized the importance of rigorous adherence to the provisions of the and other recognized procurement guidelines directing government transactions.
According to him, the Ministerial Tenders Board plays a vital statutory function in making sure that procurement activities within the ministry are carried out transparently and in line with due process.
“The Board plays a vital statutory function in ensuring that procurement activities are conducted transparently and in accordance with due procedure,” Enitan stated.
He therefore prompted board members to show professionalism, objectivity and mindful attention when reviewing submissions and memoranda brought before them.
The Permanent Secretary likewise exposed that issues raised throughout a recent engagement with the Director-General of the additional highlighted the need for strict compliance with procurement guidelines across government organizations.
Enitan also directed the Director of Procurement to ensure that all proceedings of the board are properly recorded and backed to keep precise authorities records.
“The Director of Procurement must ensure that all proceedings of the Board are properly recorded and endorsed to preserve precise official records,” he added.
The ministry repeated its commitment to reinforcing procurement oversight while promoting openness and responsibility in the management of public resources.
The statement was signed by, Director of Press and Public Relations at the ministry.