Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, has underscored procurement in ensuring that schools have the necessary resources to deliver quality education. 

He noted that the decisions made in procurement directly impact the learning environment of students.  He spoke in Abuja, yesterday, at a sensitisation workshop for executive chairmen and principal officers of the 36 states and FCT Universal Basic Education Board on the general overview of the Public Procurement Act, 2007. 

Bobboyi said the training was aimed at equipping executive chairmen and heads of Procurement of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) with necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of the Act.

The training, he added, was designed to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in procurement processes within the basic education sector. 

“The training on procurement is a significant step towards familiarising participants with the rudiments of procurements and contemporary practices, thereby enhancing transparency, accountability and efficiency in the procurement processes within the Basic Education system.

As we all know, procurement is the backbone of any organisation, and in the realm of education, it plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our schools have the necessary resources to deliver quality education. The decisions we make in procurement directly impact the learning environment of our learners.

“As we all know, the 2007 Procurement Act is a cornerstone of public procurement in Nigeria. It provides a comprehensive framework for conducting public procurement, ensuring fairness, equity and value for money in all public transactions. By adhering to the principles and provisions of this Act, we can significantly improve the quality of education delivery and optimise the utilisation of public funds.”

On his part, the Executive Chairman, Kwara SUBEB & Dean, Forum of SUBEB Chairmen in Nigeria, Prof. Shehu Adaramaja, said the workshop was a long-overdue initiative aimed at enhancing their efficiency and capacity in managing procurement processes. 

MEANWHILE the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has backed ongoing calls for the amendment of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to accommodate the Nigerian Law School in its interventions. Wike announced the support at the inauguration of the construction of 10-unit housing quarters for the Nigerian Law school, Bwari, Abuja, yesterday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister also handed over seven operation vehicles to the school to improve its operation. The minister said that the amendment of the TETFund Act to accommodate the Nigerian Law School was long overdue, considering its contribution to the development of the legal profession.