Civil society group ranks BPP, ICPC among Tinubu's best-performing agencies

A coalition of civil society groups has named the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) among the best-performing agencies in President Bola Tinubu's government.

The assessment was discussed at a roundtable in Lagos, where participants reviewed how selected ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) have handled transparency, accountability and service delivery.

The BPP, headed by Director-General Dr Adebowale Adedokun, drew praise for reforms that the assessment says reportedly saved the Federal Government about ₦1.1 trillion in 2025.

For ordinary Nigerians, that figure matters because money not lost to inflated contracts is money that can go into roads, hospitals, schools and other public services.

What the bureau was credited with

According to the assessment, the BPP now checks contract prices against what goods and services actually cost in the market, so agencies can spot estimates that look too high.

It has also moved parts of its work online, revised its standard bidding documents, updated procurement guidelines and built electronic procurement systems meant to close gaps that allow manipulation.

The bureau has additionally pushed a National Debarment Policy, which targets contractors found guilty of serious misconduct, and runs training and certification for procurement officers.

The coalition said strong procurement regulation can reduce corruption risks, improve competition and help ensure public spending delivers value for money.

The ICPC was recognised for investigating corruption, enforcing the law and working to prevent misconduct inside public institutions, including protecting public resources and promoting ethical conduct.

Participants noted that weak oversight in procurement can cost the government heavily, and called for credible investigations and closer cooperation between regulators, law enforcement and civil society.

What happens next

The coalition wants independent monitoring of government agencies to continue, so that assessments keep identifying what works and what does not.

It said the BPP must keep its reported savings going through tougher enforcement, better project monitoring, wider use of digital systems and more staff training.

Participants also stressed that cheaper contracts should lead to quality projects that Nigerians can see and use, not just lower figures on paper.

For the ICPC, they said preventive work, credible enforcement and teamwork with other institutions remain key to keeping public trust in the anti-corruption fight.