The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has rejected recent allegations of corruption and misconduct, calling them “baseless attempts” to undermine its integrity.
In a statement signed by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Zira Zakka Nagga, the Bureau insisted that claims about monetisation of “Certificates of No Objection” and other infractions “are entirely false, malicious, and intended to mislead the public while undermining the integrity of the Bureau.”
The BPP stressed that none of its top officials — including Adebowale Adedokun (Director-General) or his Chief of Staff Olanrewaju Obasa — has engaged in corruption, financial misconduct, or abuse of office.
According to the statement, the Bureau’s operations follow the requirements of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, relying on transparent, multi-layered, and digitally monitored systems that make such wrongdoing “not only baseless but practically impossible without detection.” The BPP suggested that the allegations stem from those unhappy with its recent procurement reforms, including stricter reviews, tighter enforcement of due process, blocking of leakages, price benchmarking, and other measures.
Emphasizing its readiness for oversight, the Bureau invited relevant authorities to investigate the allegations, pledging full cooperation: “We stand ready to cooperate fully and will provide all required documents, financial records, and institutional logs to support a thorough, evidence-based inquiry. We have absolutely nothing to hide.”
The BPP concluded by urging Nigerians to ignore sensational or misleading reports, affirming that its commitment to transparency and accountability remains firm.
