Mariam Abeeb
The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has received an honorary doctorate award and certification from the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Risk Management Institute (HDFECRMI).
According to a statement by the BPP Head of Public Relations, Mr Zira Nagga, the honour was a recognition of Adedokun’s commitment to driving procurement reforms in the country.
Zira said that the BPP boss had been instrumental to promoting transparency, accountability and efficiency in procurement processes, while building human capacity and skills for professionals in the sector.
He said that Adedokun had also fostered collaborations with international organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), to align Nigeria’s procurement practices with global standards.
The BPP spokesman described the award as an inspiration for professionals in the field, and an affirmation of Adedokun’s vision of making Nigeria a hub of procurement excellence.
He expressed commitment of the BPP boss to leveraging technology and innovation to strengthen procurement practices and contribute to the nation’s economic growth.
