The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, has called on directors and members of the Ministerial Tenders Board to strictly comply with procurement regulations and avoid actions that could undermine due process.
Enitan made the call during a meeting of the Ministerial Tenders Board held in Abuja, where discussions centred on the need for transparency and accountability in procurement activities within the ministry.
According to a statement posted on the official page of the Federal Ministry of Education, the permanent secretary emphasized the importance of adhering to the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007 and other established procurement guidelines.
The Ministerial Tenders Board plays a statutory role in ensuring that government procurement processes are carried out in line with due process and established regulations.
According to the statement, Enitan urged members of the board to demonstrate professionalism, objectivity and diligence when reviewing documents and memoranda submitted for consideration.
The permanent secretary also disclosed that issues raised during a recent engagement with the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement further highlighted the need for strict compliance with procurement rules across government institutions.
He also directed the ministry’s Director of Procurement to ensure that all proceedings of the board are properly documented and endorsed in order to maintain accurate official records.
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening procurement oversight and promoting transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.
Education ministry permanent secretary warns officials against procurement breaches
