Mamman Ahmadu, the Director-General and CEO of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2016, has faced calls for removal in recent times. A lawsuit filed by the Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development (NAGAD) in August 2023 sought his sack, citing non-compliance with the Public Procurement Act of 2007 in his appointment.
President Bola Tinubu has directed Ahmadu to step down as the Director-General and CEO of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). This move is part of a broader effort to reorganize the public procurement system, enhancing efficiency and transparency.
The plaintiffs argued that the national council on public procurement, mandated by law to oversee the Bpp’s activities, was never constituted. This led to unchecked decision-making by the BPP, contravening its establishment act.
Tinubu’s directive for Ahmadu’s resignation aims to address these concerns. The President thanked Ahmadu for his services and wished him success in his future endeavors. The most senior officer at the bureau will assume duties pending the appointment of a new director-general.
his development signals a commitment to transparency and accountability in the public procurement system. As the search for a new BPP DG begins, expectations are high for a more efficient and transparent agency that aligns with the law and promotes the nation’s progress.
