The Bureau of Public Procurement has sanctioned directors on Salary Grade Levels 15–17 for failing to comply with recent posting directives and ordered them to return to its headquarters immediately for further disciplinary action.
Director-General Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun issued the directive after the affected officers were queried over their refusal to report to new duty posts, the BPP said in a statement on Tuesday, April 22, 2026.
To prevent disruption, the BPP directed the most senior procurement officers remaining in the affected ministries, departments, and agencies to take over all procurement activities.
The Bureau said the action enforces discipline and professional ethics in the procurement cadre. “A procurement system is only as strong as the professionalism and integrity of the officers who operate it,” the statement read.
Adedokun described postings as a strategic tool for capacity distribution, knowledge transfer, and prevention of collusion. “Willful disregard of posting directives will not be tolerated, as it compromises transparency, efficiency, and value for money,” he said.
The BPP added that non-compliance undermines career progression, accountability, and standard practice required for complex procurements. The move aligns with the National Procurement Certification Programme and the SPESSE Centres of Excellence.
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The Bureau said it will continue monitoring compliance and will apply further sanctions to protect the integrity of public procurement.
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