News Investigators/ The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has pledged to collaborate with the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to support Nigeria’s clean energy transition, reduce poverty, and improve cost efficiency in public services.
Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General of the BPP, made this known in a statement released by Zira Nagga, Head of Public Relations at BPP, in Abuja.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the PCNGI Programme Director/CEO and his team to the BPP headquarters, Mr Adedokun emphasised the Bureau’s pivotal role in ensuring public procurement delivered value to all Nigerians.
“If the BPP fails in its mandate, every sector, including health, transportation, energy, and infrastructure, will be impacted, ultimately worsening poverty levels in Nigeria,” he said.
He added that the collaboration directly supported the first policy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which emphasised the use of local content and indigenous solutions to address national challenges.
Mr Adedokun highlighted that widespread adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across public institutions could significantly ease the financial burden on civil and public servants, and Nigerians at large.
He proposed offering special incentives to encourage citizens to convert their vehicles to CNG, thereby increasing disposable income, supporting small businesses, and improving overall quality of life.
He also stressed the importance of properly training procurement officers in public-sector procurement practices, distinct from those in the private sector, with an emphasis on compliance, professionalism, and timely service delivery.
To ensure a coordinated rollout, Mr Adedokun called for a tripartite meeting involving the BPP, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), and the PCNGI.
This, he said, would align policies and enhance strategic implementation.
The partnership, he added, would empower the Bureau to make better-informed procurement decisions when evaluating requests from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
In his remarks, PCNGI Programme Director and Chief Executive Michael Oluwagbemi expressed appreciation for the BPP’s openness and leadership.
He said their visit was aimed at fostering deeper engagement and understanding of procurement frameworks, critical to the successful implementation of the CNG transition.
“As awareness of CNG continues to grow, so does the pressure on procurement systems,” Oluwagbemi noted.
He reaffirmed PCNGI’s readiness to work closely with the BPP to ensure the energy transition was both impactful and sustainable.
He also encouraged the Bureau to lead by example by converting its own fleet to CNG and promoting the initiative among its staff.
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