The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has launched a $7,500 grant to empower 36 indigenous organisations in the country to enable them to monitor and track procurement processes in their respective states.
According to the non-governmental organisation, each organisation would receive a $200 Small Grant Fund to track procurement processes within their states.
PPDC’s Chief Executive Officer, Lucy Abagi, announced the initiative during a press conference yesterday in Abuja, following her recognition as the Procurement Transparency Advocate of the Year at the seventh African Procurement and Supply Chain Summit, in Lagos recently. She said: “We’ve tracked 54 community projects fixing schools, clinics, and restoring trust in underserved communities.
“And, most importantly, we’ve strengthened the lines of communication between citizens and government, and we have continued to save lives through ensuring that our hospitals work, that children can go to school, and that everyone can have access to quality service delivery.”
“But we are not stopping here. Today, I’m proud to announce the launch of the $7,500 approximately $200 Small Grant Fund for 36 grassroots organisations working to monitor procurement processes in their states.
“This fund is our way of empowering local voices to lead transparency efforts in their communities.” The CEO explained that applications for the grant would open on July 31.
Abagi urged local civil society organisations to take advantage of the opportunity to register and strengthen their impact. She added: “We are empowering local NGOs to track 2023–2024 federal procurement projects in their communities.
“The best organisations will be recognised with the Best Procurement Monitor Award based on performance and impact.”In his remarks, PPDC Board Chairman, Chibuzor Ekwekwuo, praised the organisation’s longstanding role in advancing procurement reforms.
“PPDC played a pivotal role in the passage of Nigeria’s Public Procurement Act.
“From federal policy to grassroots monitoring, PPDC has driven transparency across multiple levels,” he said.
