BPP cracks the whip: Overseas offers now want Presidential waiver

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has urged all Ministries, Departments and Companies (MDAs), together with different procurement stakeholders, to totally implement the newly accepted Presidential Directives on public procurement, which prioritise Nigerian-made items and companies.

The decision follows the Federal Govt Council’s (FEC) adoption of the “Nigeria First” procurement coverage on Monday, Might 5, 2025, throughout a gathering held on the State Home, Abuja.

The coverage is a core a part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, geared toward boosting native business, selling indigenous contractors, and fostering financial sustainability.

In a press release issued on Monday, the Director Normal of the BPP, Dr. Adedokun Adebowale, applauded the President and FEC for his or her dedication to revitalising home manufacturing and supporting homegrown options.

He urged procurement officers and MDAs to familiarise themselves with the brand new coverage, as outlined by the Minister of Data and Nationwide Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, in the course of the post-FEC press briefing.

To information implementation, the BPP introduced plans to develop a Native Content material Compliance Framework that may define clear requirements, processes, and expectations for MDAs. An in depth guideline may also be launched, with stakeholder enter invited to make sure transparency and inclusive coverage execution.

The BPP is presently coaching procurement officers and contractors nationwide in the usage of the newly revised Customary Bidding Paperwork, which now incorporate native content material priorities. These periods, supported by growth companions, are being held throughout all six geopolitical zones.

The Bureau additionally confirmed that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) will situation a proper round to bolster the coverage’s implementation, whereas the Lawyer-Normal of the Federation is predicted to supply authorized backing via an Govt Order.

As a part of the directives, MDAs are required to prioritise native options in procurement and acquire BPP waivers earlier than contemplating international services or products. The place imports are obligatory, contracts should embrace clauses for expertise switch, native manufacturing, or expertise growth.

As well as, MDAs should instantly evaluation their ongoing procurement plans to make sure alignment with the Nigeria First coverage.

The BPP warned that any violation of the directives would entice sanctions, together with cancellation of contracts and disciplinary motion in opposition to officers concerned.

To help the initiative, the Bureau may also preserve a register of certified Nigerian producers and repair suppliers, which MDAs are inspired to seek the advice of throughout procurement.

Dr. Adebowale described the coverage as a transformative step that may create jobs, stimulate native manufacturing, and strengthen nationwide growth.

He reaffirmed the BPP’s dedication to driving compliance and sustaining excessive requirements of accountability in public procurement.