New BPP DG Warns Staff Against Rumour-Mongering, Pledges Inclusive Policies
By Matthew Eloyi
The newly appointed Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr Adebowale Adedokun, has cautioned staff members against engaging in rumour-mongering, promising to uphold an open-door policy during his tenure.
Adedokun issued the warning on Monday during the handover ceremony held in Abuja, where he took over from his predecessor, Barr. Olusegun Omotola, who served in acting capacity.
He assured the staff of his commitment to merit-based decisions and capacity building, emphasising his vision to establish a globally recognised and exportable BPP.
“I can assure you that my administration will not compromise on merit and quality. We will develop the capacity of members of staff to enhance productivity,” Adedokun said.
“My administration will also formulate policies to empower women, youths, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to ensure inclusivity. I will respect you and do what needs to be done for the continuous growth of the bureau,” he added.
Before his appointment, Adedokun served as the Director of Research, Strategic Training, and Acquisition at the Bureau.
In his remarks, the outgoing Director-General, Barr. Olusegun Omotola, highlighted challenges faced by the Bureau, including an outdated salary structure, inadequate office space, and a lack of manpower and working tools. He stressed the need for digitising the agency to enhance service delivery.
Despite these obstacles, Omotola listed his achievements during his tenure, which spanned from June 21 to November 18. These included implementing an open-door policy, improving procurement turnaround times, and stopping unwarranted visits by contractors to the Bureau.
“BPP now deals directly with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), eliminating unnecessary contractor visits to the office,” Omotola noted.
He also revealed that proposals for revising the Bureau’s salary structure, unchanged since 2011, had been submitted to the National Assembly, alongside efforts to secure an enhanced budget ceiling to support its operations.
