Lagos warns contractors over project delivery standards

The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to contractors, consultants, and suppliers, cautioning them against practices that could erode public trust in government projects. The state emphasized that professionalism, integrity, and timely delivery of services will be paramount in determining future access to public contracts.

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We must continue to discourage practices that undermine public trust, delay project execution, or compromise quality standards.

Speaking at the 2026 Procurement Stakeholders' Forum, Head of Service Olabode Agoro stated that the government will continue to support firms demonstrating competence, integrity, and value for money. Conversely, conduct that negatively impacts project execution or service quality will be discouraged. Agoro, represented by Abdulrafiu Fashola, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, highlighted that contractors are viewed as essential partners in development, as government programs heavily rely on their performance.

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The government will continue to support credible and competent service providers who demonstrate professionalism, timely delivery, and value for money.

Agoro stressed that a prosperous Lagos cannot be built on weak systems or compromised standards. Instead, it requires a foundation of excellence, innovation, compliance, and responsible partnership between the government and the private sector. This collaborative approach is seen as vital for Lagos's continued progress in key areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and transportation.

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A prosperous Lagos cannot be built on weak systems, poor service delivery, or compromised standards.

Fatai Onafowote, Director-General of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, echoed these sentiments, noting that the quality of public projects directly depends on the competence and ethical standards of engaged contractors. The agency is strengthening procurement oversight through digital reforms, stakeholder engagement, and stricter compliance measures, aiming to position procurement as a tool for economic development rather than a mere administrative process. The Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Procurement, Samuel Apata, affirmed the legislature's commitment to oversight mechanisms promoting transparency and accountability in public spending.

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Service providers constitute the foundation upon which public projects and essential services are built.