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NDDC Moves to Digitize Procurement, Trains Niger Delta Stakeholders

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is digitizing its procurement system to enhance efficiency and transparency.
  • The initiative aims to eliminate bottlenecks, curb corruption, and ensure value for money in the commission's processes.
  • This move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's directive for all government agencies to migrate to digital systems.

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is taking a significant step towards modernization by digitizing its procurement processes. This initiative, launched with a stakeholders' summit in Imo State, underscores the commission's commitment to policy reforms aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability. By moving away from a manual, analogue system, the NDDC seeks to eliminate the inefficiencies and potential for corruption that have plagued its operations.

This effort is part of a broader commitment to modernise our procurement practices, which reduces inefficiencies and ensures value for money.

— Chuks OsujiNDDC Director, Procurement, explaining the benefits of the digitization initiative.

Director of Procurement, Chuks Osuji, highlighted that this digital transformation is crucial for streamlining workflows and ensuring that the commission achieves value for money. He lauded the leadership of NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, for driving this change. The transition is not just about adopting new technology but about fostering a shift in mindset towards greater openness and reduced human interference in procurement activities.

This summit comes at a critical time, as public institutions across Nigeria are embracing reforms to improve governance systems, eliminate inefficiencies, and strengthen public trust.

— Patrick ObayeluNDDC Director, Imo State Office, on the importance of the modernization and digitalization efforts.

The move also aligns with the federal government's broader agenda, as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to embrace digital systems. This national push for modernization is seen as vital for improving governance and strengthening public trust. The NDDC's adoption of digital procurement is expected to create a more competitive and transparent environment for contractors and service providers, while also providing a reliable audit trail that enhances institutional accountability.

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— Patrick ObayeluNDDC Director, Imo State Office, discussing the significance of procurement reforms.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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