The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has called on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to play a leading role in promoting procurement reforms within public institutions.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.In his remarks, the NYSC boss appreciated the visit and described the BPP’s recognition of the scheme as timely and encouraging.Nafiu said the collaboration reflected a shared commitment to national progress and institutional growth.He pledged that the NYSC would intensify its partnership with the BPP to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public procurement.
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has called on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to play a leading role in promoting procurement reforms within public institutions.
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.
In his remarks, the NYSC boss appreciated the visit and described the BPP’s recognition of the scheme as timely and encouraging.
Nafiu said the collaboration reflected a shared commitment to national progress and institutional growth.
He pledged that the NYSC would intensify its partnership with the BPP to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public procurement.