A group under the aegis of Core Public Servants (CPS) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, a thoroughbred procurement officer, as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
CPS, in a congratulatory letter signed by Kudirat Akindero to Adedokun, lauded President Tinubu for following due process and selecting the most qualified individual to run the affairs of the specialized agency.
“Congratulations to Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, PhD (MCIPS, CMILT), on his appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
“This significant achievement reflects his extensive expertise and unwavering dedication to advancing public procurement in Nigeria.
“With over 20 years of robust experience in public service, Dr. Adedokun has made substantial contributions to procurement reform.
“His distinguished academic background includes a doctorate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, complemented by four master’s degrees in Procurement, Finance, Technology, and Transportation Management.
“This diverse educational foundation equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in procurement processes.
“In his career, Dr. Adedokun has held pivotal roles, including serving as a National Consultant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on public procurement reforms.
“He represents Nigeria in the International Research Study on Public Procurement (IRSPP) and serves as a World Bank Resource Person on Sustainable Procurement. His commitment to capacity building is evident in his training of over 4,000 federal and state government procurement professionals nationwide.
“Additionally, he has been instrumental as the focal point officer for the UN Women Project aimed at empowering women in procurement in Nigeria and as the Project Coordinator/Procurement Node for the SPESSE – World Bank Project.
“Dr. Adedokun’s professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), UK; chartered membership in the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT); fellowship in the Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria (ISMN); fellowship in the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC), Nigeria; membership in the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (ACArb); fellowship in the Nigerian Institute of Training & Development (NITAD); membership in the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM); and membership in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
In recognition of his consistent contributions to reform, Dr. Adedokun was honored with a Certificate of Special Recognition by USAID’s Nigerian Reforms Project in July 2009.
As he assumes the role of Director-General of the BPP, Dr. Adedokun’s extensive knowledge and experience are anticipated to significantly contribute to the agency’s strategic repositioning.
“His leadership is expected to advance efficiency, transparency, and accountability within Nigeria’s public procurement system.”
