BPP, Project Managers Forge Partnership to Drive Nigeria’s Industrial Transformation
Right: Rep of the Hon. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, and Director, ICT, Engr. Chikezie Onwe, Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria, Dr. Henry Ifeany Mbadiwe, Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, FCIPS, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing/Urban Development, Dr. Shuaibu Mohammed Belgore and his Special Duties counterpart, Mr. Onwusoro Maduka Ihemelandu,at the 2026 International Project Management Day, 3rd Annual Conference and 8th Induction Ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria in Abuja
By Pan Afric Reporters
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has called for stronger collaboration between procurement and project management professionals to accelerate Nigeria’s industrial transformation, improve infrastructure delivery and ensure greater value for public expenditure.
The call was contained in a press release issued by the Bureau of Public Procurement on November 5, 2026, and signed by Ijeoma Chijioke Adindu, Head of Information and Public Relations, following the International Project Management Day programme and induction ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) in Abuja.
Speaking at the event themed “Project Management: A Catalyst for Nigeria’s Industrial Transformation,” the BPP Director-General, Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, said effective procurement and professional project management were critical to translating government policies and investments into tangible development outcomes.
Adedokun explained that procurement ensures the selection of competent service providers and establishes contractual obligations, while project management coordinates resources, timelines, personnel and risks for successful execution.
He stressed that the success of public projects should not be measured merely by contracts awarded, but by the delivery of functional infrastructure, quality services and sustainable benefits.
“At the Bureau, our reform agenda seeks to strengthen this connection through the Nigeria First Policy, Sector-Based Procurement Frameworks and initiatives that broaden supplier participation,” he said.
According to him, the reforms are designed to position government procurement to support domestic production, strengthen local supply chains and expand opportunities for Nigerian enterprises.
The BPP chief also highlighted the recent launch of the MSMEs Public Procurement Training Programme and Digital Learning Portal, supported by the World Bank under the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) Project.
He said the initiative would equip Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with the knowledge and skills to understand procurement requirements, prepare responsive bids and fulfil contractual obligations, while the digital platform would broaden access to procurement education and continuous capacity development.
Adedokun further identified Price Intelligence and Benchmarking, Revised Standard Bidding Documents, revised Prior-Review and Monetary-Threshold implementation guidelines, and the Policy on Variations as key reforms aimed at improving procurement efficiency, transparency and project execution.
He added that the Bureau’s Monitoring and Evaluation System, professional certification and continuous capacity building would enhance accountability and ensure that public expenditure translates into functional assets and measurable development outcomes.
Addressing newly inducted members of the Institute, Adedokun urged them to uphold professional integrity, excellence and accountability, noting that successful project management begins before contract award and extends beyond project completion to effective utilisation and maintenance.
He said stronger collaboration among procurement professionals, project managers, contractors and other stakeholders would improve project delivery, strengthen domestic value chains, promote employment and contribute to national prosperity.
In his remarks, the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of CIPMN, Mr. Henry Ifeanyi Mbadiwe, commended the BPP leadership for its procurement reforms and digital transformation initiatives aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and efficiency.
Mr. Mbadiwe also praised the Institute’s digital reforms, particularly the automation of membership registration, professional examinations, licensing and verification processes.
He highlighted the Institute’s electronic verification system and Application Programming Interface (API) integration, which enable organisations and stakeholders to verify project managers’ professional status and licensing credentials, thereby promoting credibility and accountability in the profession.
