By EricJames Ochigbo
Abuja, Nov. 15, 2024 (NAN) A group under the auspices of Core Public Servants, (CPS) has commended the appointment of Dr Adebowale Adedokun as Director-General of Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)
In a congratulatory statement by its leadership and signed by Ms Kudirat Akindero, the group described the new appointee as “a thoroughbred procurement officer.”
Akindero lauded President Bola Tinubu for following due process and picking the most qualified to run the affairs of the soecialised agency.
“Congratulations to Dr Adebowale Adedokun on his appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the BPP.
“This significant achievement reflects his extensive expertise and unwavering dedication to advancing public procurement in Nigeria.
“With over 20 years of robust experience in public service, Adedokun has made substantial contributions to procurement reform.
“His distinguished academic background includes a doctorate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, complemented by four master’s degrees in Procurement, Finance, Technology, and Transportation Management.
“This diverse educational foundation equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in procurement processes,” Akindero said.
Akindero said that as Adedokun assumes office, his extensive knowledge and experience are anticipated to significantly contribute to the agency’s strategic repositioning.
She said that the leadership of BPP is expected to advance efficiency, transparency, and accountability within Nigeria’s public procurement system.
It could be recalled that Tinubu recently appointed Adedokun DG of BPP and other appointments made were Mr Olawale Olopade as Director-General, National Sports Commission (NSC) Dr Abisoye Fagade, Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House) and
The new BPP DG has held pivotal roles, including serving as a National Consultant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Public procurement Reforms.
He represented Nigeria in the International Research Study on Public Procurement (IRSPP) and serves as a World Bank Resource Person on Sustainable Procurement.
Adedokun had rained over 4,000 federal and state government procurement professionals nationwide and has been instrumental as the focal point officer for the UN Women Project aimed at empowering women in procurement in Nigeria.
He was the Project Coordinator/Procurement Node for the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) World Bank Project.
Adedokun’s professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), UK; Chartered Membership in the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT).
Others are Fellowship in the Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria (ISMN); Fellowship in the Institute of Management Consultants (ICMC), Nigeria; membership in the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (ACArb) and Fellowship in the Nigeria Institute of Training & Development (NITAD).
He also holds a membership in the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM); and membership in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
In recognition of his consistent contributions to reform, Dr. Adedokun was honored with a Certificate of Special Recognition by USAID’s Nigerian Reforms Project in July 2009