The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has called on all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), along with public procurement stakeholders, to ensure full compliance with the newly approved Presidential Directives on public procurement.
The directives, endorsed by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on May 5, 2025, form part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and introduce the “Nigeria First” policy—an initiative prioritising the use of locally produced goods and services in all government procurement activities.
In an official statement signed by BPP Director General, Dr. Adedokun Adebowale, the Bureau commended President Tinubu and the FEC for the strategic move aimed at boosting local industry capacity, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability.
To guide implementation, the BPP is working on a comprehensive Local Content Compliance Framework that will include clear operational guidelines. It will also issue a guideline document following input from stakeholders to ensure shared ownership and smooth rollout.
Procurement officers and contractors across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones are currently being trained on the revised Standard Bidding Documents, developed in partnership with international development partners.
Key mandates under the new policy include:
- Mandatory prioritization of Nigerian goods and services in all procurement decisions.
- Justification and BPP-issued waivers before purchasing foreign alternatives.
- Inclusion of technology transfer and skills development clauses where local alternatives are unavailable.
- An immediate audit and revision of existing procurement plans to align with the “Nigeria First” directive.
- Creation of a national register of certified Nigerian manufacturers and service providers.
A circular from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) is expected to reinforce compliance, while the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has been directed to issue an Executive Order giving the policy full legal effect.
The BPP emphasized that non-compliance will attract sanctions, including the cancellation of procurement processes and disciplinary actions against offending officers.
This policy, the Bureau noted, is expected to drive job creation, stimulate domestic production, and promote sustainable national development.
