The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have been recognised among the best-performing federal agencies under President Bola Tinubu’s administration in an assessment conducted by a coalition of civil society organisations.
Participants discussed the assessment at a roundtable in Lagos where they examined the performance of selected ministries departments and agencies (MDAs) focusing on transparency accountability institutional efficiency and service delivery.
The BPP led by its Director-General Dr Adebowale Adedokun was recognised for procurement reforms that reportedly saved the Federal Government approximately N1.1 trillion in 2025.
According to the assessment the reported savings highlight the role of procurement regulation in controlling costs reducing waste and improving the use of public funds.
The bureau’s initiatives include price intelligence and cost benchmarking measures designed to help government agencies compare contract estimates with prevailing market prices.
Other measures highlighted in the assessment include digitising procurement processes revising Standard Bidding Documents updating procurement guidelines and developing electronic procurement systems.
The BPP has also pursued a National Debarment Policy targeting contractors involved in serious misconduct alongside training and certification programmes for procurement officers.
The coalition noted that effective procurement oversight could reduce corruption risks promote competition and ensure public spending delivers value for money.
The ICPC was also recognised for its mandate to investigate corruption-related offences enforce relevant laws and promote preventive measures within public institutions.
The commission’s responsibilities include addressing abuse of office protecting public resources and promoting ethical conduct in government agencies.
The assessment highlighted the importance of oversight in public procurement where weak controls and corrupt practices can expose government funds to losses.
Participants also stressed the need for sustained anti-corruption efforts credible investigations effective enforcement and stronger cooperation among regulatory agencies law enforcement institutions and civil society groups.
Beyond the two agencies’ performance the roundtable examined how government institutions could demonstrate measurable improvements in public service delivery.
Participants said agencies should be assessed not only on the policies they introduce and the activities they undertake but also on their impact on citizens and the efficient use of public resources.
They called for continuous independent monitoring of government agencies arguing that regular assessments could identify effective practices address institutional weaknesses and encourage reforms.
The coalition also stressed the need for the BPP to sustain its reported procurement savings through stronger regulatory enforcement improved project monitoring wider adoption of digital systems and professional development.
It noted that lower contract costs should translate into quality projects and tangible benefits for Nigerians.
For the ICPC participants emphasised the importance of preventive measures credible enforcement and institutional collaboration in strengthening public confidence in anti-corruption efforts.
The coalition said continued engagement between civil society organisations and public institutions would be important in promoting accountability protecting public resources and improving governance.