Mariam Abeeb
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the application of Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) in Federal Government procurement processes.
A statement by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP in Abuja said the MoU would also support the ‘Nigeria First’ policy of the Federal Government.
Nagga said the MoU was signed by the Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun and the Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke at the BPP head office in Abuja.
He said the MoU establishes a cooperation framework to ensure that goods, works and services procured by the government comply with relevant Nigerian Industrial Standards and encourages the adoption of local content.
Nagga added that it would also ensure the use of Made-in-Nigeria products that meet approved quality benchmarks.
“With the signing of the MoU, both institutions reaffirm their commitment to improving quality outcomes in government projects and advancing transparency, competitiveness, and value-for-money in line with the Nigeria First policy.
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