The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has urged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to take a leadership role in driving procurement reforms across government agencies.
By Lucy Ogalue
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has urged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to take a leadership role in driving procurement reforms across government agencies.
The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, made the call during a courtesy visit to the NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement.
Adedokun said the scheme should serve as the standard umbrella for transparent procurement practices in government institutions.
The BPP director-general emphasised that procurement must be seen as an enabler of national growth and not just a set of transactions.
He highlighted ongoing reforms under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, adding that NYSC’s unique position as a national youth platform could strengthen compliance and foster a culture of accountability among future leaders.
Adedokun said the scheme was vital for nurturing the next generation of high-tech specialists, infrastructure developers, agricultural leaders, and professionals committed to ensuring value for money in public service.
He also reiterated the need to deepen collaboration between the BPP and NYSC to entrench sound procurement principles that would contribute to Nigeria’s development.
Responding, the NYSC director-general commended the BPP for its sustained support and recognition of the scheme’s peculiarities.
Nafiu described the partnership as a demonstration of patriotism and responsiveness.
He assured that the NYSC would continue to work closely with the BPP in advancing accountability and good governance through effective procurement processes.(NAN)