By Tobias Lengnan Dapam
In its fermi nation to ensure a hitch free 2023 census, the National Population Commission (NPC) has organized a 3-day capacity building workshop on Procurement Skills and Project Management Techniques for Members of the Commission, Director-General, Directors/HOUs and Staff of Procurement Department.
The workshop was to enable them handle procurement issues related to the processes leading to the 2023 Population and Housing Census and beyond.
Speaking at the workshop, the Chairman of the Commission, Nasir Isa Kwarra said,
“as part of preparations for the conduct of Nigeria’s first fully digital Census in 2023, the Commission is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that the procurement processes leading to the next census is transparent.
“A good procurement function is pivotal in deploying an effective plan, leveraging robust forecasting, market analysis, purchasing processes, and cost reduction methodologies.
“The conduct of this workshop therefore, underscores the determination, commitment and readiness of the Commission to equip the principal personnel in the Commission with new techniques in procurement processes.
In an ever changing world of new procurement techniques “To transform the run-off-the-mill purchasing function into a value-driven strategic asset”, this workshop will offer participants the opportunity to update their skills and also acquire new ideas that abound in the field of Procurement.”
He said the specific objectives of the workshop are: “To impart management and focal staff with cutting edge procurement skills and techniques to effectively manage spending and achieve value for money in line with 2007 procurement act. To introduce tools for managing procurement risks as well as support the strategic objectives of the different organisational operations. To ensure synergy between the procurement, general service and other departments.”
He added that, “ To achieve these set objectives, I urge participants to display commitment and dedication by giving full attention to the content of the workshop because the Commission expects much from you in terms of output.”
