BPP Backs NDDC's Procurement Digitization for Enhanced Transparency
The Bureau of Public Procurement has endorsed the Niger Delta Development Commission's procurement policy reform and digitisation initiative as a step toward greater transparency.
he Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, has endorsed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) procurement policy reform and digitisation initiative, describing it as a major step toward improving transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in public governance.
Speaking at the NDDC Procurement Policy Reform and Digitisation Stakeholders Sensitisation and Training Summit in Port Harcourt, Adedokun said the transition to paperless governance had become essential as government institutions seek to modernise operations, reduce delays, eliminate waste, and improve accountability in public procurement processes.
According to him, procurement remains central to government service delivery because it determines how public resources are allocated and how development projects reach citizens.
He stressed the importance of collaboration among government agencies to ensure a seamless transition to digital systems, noting that the reform aligns with President Bola Tinubu's broader agenda of building a more responsive and citizen-focused public sector.
In his remarks, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku said the workshop was designed to strengthen institutional capacity and align the Commission's operations with global best practices.
He stated that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was moving from "transaction to transformation" by embracing digital procurement systems that enhance accessibility, reduce corruption, and improve transparency.
Ogbuku added that all contractors doing business with the Commission would henceforth engage through an online procurement platform designed to improve workflow and accountability.
