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Procurement fraud accounts for 70% of total corruption in public sector
Procurement fraud accounts for 70% of total corruption in public sector
-PRADIN Report
A report by a member of the Procurement Observation and Advocacy Initiative (PRADIN) has alleged that 70% of procurement fraud accounts for70 percent of total corruption in the public sector.
This is even as PRADIN called on the federal government to appoint and inaugurate the National Council for Public Procurement as enshrined in Part 1, Section of the PPA 2007.
PRADIN identified challenges confronting the administration of effective and efficient procurement process in Nigeria noting that the challenges are largely responsible for the high level of corruption. and the unproductive nature of the BPP
Mohammed Bougei Attah, National Coordinator of PRADIN during an interactive session between Civil Society Organisations and the Media in Abuja recalled that study by a member of NGO Network in September 2010 shows that procurement Corruption (PC-as its now a Phenomenon) alone accounts for over 70% of total corruption in the public sector.
“Despite the huge investments and resources in the fight against corruption – human and materials- over the years, the wastage continues and corruption, particularly in high places is on the increase. ”
“As a fact, procurement Corruption is not only fighting back, it appears to be winning the way. It is believed that over $16bn of our Commonwealth has gone into wastages. And this is occasioned by corruption through abandoned projects” he said
According to Attah the media and CSO Parley is organized as an annual event to support the government’s efforts in the fight against corruption by way of providing insights into the challenges and way forward as it relates to procurement management and administration in Nigeria.
Attah recalled a statement credited to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukayode during a recent visit to the Commission by immediate past Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP,. Mamman Ahmadu that “The Public Procurement Act is not helping the Commission in the fight against corruption”.
Attah summarized challenges facing the BPP into: lack of capacity and the disobedience to the rule of law, saying they include “Failure on the part of the Federal Government to constitute and inaugurate the National Council for Public Procurement as enshrined in Part 1, Section of the PPA 2007, Lack of capacity by the erstwhile appointees that headed procurement and supply chain entities in Nigeria for the last 13 years, and The failure and inability of the BPP to conduct Procurement Audit and submit the Report to the National Assembly bi-annually as required by law in Section 5(p) of the PPA 2007
He recalled that “The extant provisions in the PPA 2007, provides for the establishment of National Council for Public Procurement NCPP was passed in 2007 by the National Assembly, 13 years ago, but the previous Presidents, pursuant to Sections 5(1), 148(1) 4(2) and 4(3) as well as S.171 of the 1999 Constitution failed to inaugurate the Council till date.”
He also noted that “By virtue of the provisions of section 5(1) and 148(1) of the 1999 Constitution as well as the Finance (Management Control) Act of 1958, only a National Council on Public Procurement with the Minister of Finance as Chairman can consider, approve and amend the Monetary and Prior Review thresholds for the application of the provisions of Public Procurement Act 2007 by procuring entitles. So, by implications, the threshold presently in use without Council’s approval is illegal and not correct”
He maintained that the director general of BPP recognized by law is expected to emerge after the Council is put in place to serve as the Secretary of the Council and not before.
Procurement fraud accounts for 70% of total corruption in public sector
Support For Local Enterprise Catalyst For Sustainable Economy – VP Shettima
Lauds SecureID’s 20-year milestone in manufacturing, tech solutions
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to the health and survival of Nigerian enterprises, describing them as catalysts for a sustainable economic future.
He commended SecureID, the country’s leading smartcard manufacturing company, for its two decades of excellence in manufacturing and digital solutions.
Speaking on Monday during a tour of the SecureID Smartcard and Digital Solutions Facility in Lagos to mark its 20th anniversary, VP Shettima described the company as a shining example of Nigeria’s industrial and technological potential.
He praised the company’s evolution from a local startup to a continental leader in digital solutions, now capable of producing 200 million cards annually, including Nigerian international passports and voter identification cards.
He said, “This enterprise embodies the promise of what our nation can achieve when our innovative minds are given the support to compete with the rest of the world. From a humble local startup to a continental leader, SecureID has proven that with vision, dedication, and hard work, Nigerian businesses can stand tall on the global stage.”
Emphasizing that economic growth is inseparable from enterprise development, the Vice President noted that “time and again, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has demonstrated beyond words that the health and survival of our enterprises are the true catalysts of a vibrant economy.
“We can no longer afford to pay lip service to supporting businesses, regardless of their scale,” the VP stated, citing examples of government interventions designed to spur industrial expansion, including fiscal reforms and the Manufacturing Sector Fund, which encourages investment in key industries.
He maintained that the Tinubu administration has introduced strategic measures to bolster the nation’s economy, ensuring that enterprises like SecureID can thrive and drive national development.
“SecureID is proof that Nigeria is not just a consumer nation but a creator of world-class solutions. This is the standard we must uphold to transform our economy, create opportunities, and raise the living standards of millions of Nigerians,” the Vice President stated.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to fostering an environment where businesses can flourish, Senator Shettima assured that the administration is ready to help local industries fulfill their potential.
“We will continue to support enterprises by fostering an environment where innovation thrives and where every citizen has the opportunity to succeed,” he added.
Highpoint of the occasion was the tour of the company’s production facility by the Vice President, accompanied by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and other dignitaries present at the event.
Also present were the Group Managing Director of SecureID Ltd, Kofo Akinkugbe and Chairman of the company, Mr Dotun Suleiman; the Managing Director of Bank of Industry, Olasupo Olusi; Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr Kayode Opeifa; President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Otunba Francis Meshioye, and representatives of commercial banks, among others.
Support For Local Enterprise Catalyst For Sustainable Economy – VP Shettima
Yobe Honored with Multiple Awards at 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair
By: Our Reporter
Yobe State has been recognized for its outstanding contributions at the recently concluded 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair, themed “Promoting Efficiency in Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Trade through Digital Transformation.”
The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, was honored with multiple awards at the event, which showcased economic opportunities and investment prospects in the state.
Buni was represented at the ceremony by the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Industry, Tourism, and Solid Minerals, Rt. Hon. Kaigama Umar.
Presenting the awards, the Chairman of the organizing committee and First Deputy President of the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KADCCIMA), Alhaji Farouk Suleiman Farsman, commended Yobe State for its dedication and hard work.
He emphasized that the commitment demonstrated by the state’s participants and exhibitors contributed significantly to the success of the trade fair.
In recognition of these efforts, Yobe State received the Presidential Award, Commitment and Dedication Award as well as the Leadership Award.
Additionally, Potiskum Local Government of Yobe State was honored with the Best Exhibitor of Agricultural Products award.
The recognition clearly demonstrated Yobe State’s growing role in trade, agriculture, and investment, reinforcing its commitment to economic development and transformation.
Yobe Honored with Multiple Awards at 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair
Bandits Kill Four, Abduct Several in Zamfara Attacks
By: Zagazola Makama
At least four people have been killed, including two children, while several others were abducted in a series of attacks by suspected bandits across Zamfara State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attacks, which occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning, February 24, 2025, targeted communities in Gusau and Bukuyyum local government areas.
In Shemori Village, Mada District, bandits kidnapped six women at about 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. Early Monday morning, another group of gunmen stormed Kairu Community in Zugu District, killing two residents and abducting an unspecified number of people.
Around the same time, bandits attacked Hayin Bajumi in Mada Town, Gusau LGA, where they set ablaze the house of one Aliyu Usman. The fire killed two of his children, five-year-old Ishaq Aliyu and two-year-old Jafar Aliyu.
The attackers also kidnapped Usman’s neighbor’s wife and her one-year-old baby before fleeing.
Bandits Kill Four, Abduct Several in Zamfara Attacks
Support For Local Enterprise Catalyst For Sustainable Economy – VP Shettima
Yobe Honored with Multiple Awards at 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair
Bandits Kill Four, Abduct Several in Zamfara Attacks
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