Nigerian Quantity Surveyors Back BPP Reforms, Pledge Support with Standard Measurement Methods

The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has lauded the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for its progress in implementing procurement reforms. NIQS President Dr. Aminu Muhammad Bashir praised BPP Director-General Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun for recent developments, including the July 13 launch of National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services.

Dr. Bashir also pointed to a May 2026 circular that mandates final designs before contract awards. This measure aims to address persistent issues like excessive contract variations and cost overruns. The NIQS noted that the BPP's reported savings of approximately ₦1.1 trillion for the Federal Government in 2025, attributed to improved price intelligence and budget evaluation, align with the cost management principles championed by the quantity surveying profession.

Furthermore, the NIQS conveyed its gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for declining assent to the proposed amendment of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) Act. The Institute had raised concerns that the bill's provisions could overlap with the statutory mandates of established procurement-related professions, potentially weakening public accountability. Dr. Bashir urged the BPP, as the regulator, to ensure that the roles of existing statutory bodies, including quantity surveyors, remain clearly defined as new procurement frameworks are developed.

Dr. Adedokun welcomed the NIQS delegation, acknowledging their members' contributions to the Bureau's reforms. He stated that the current phase of procurement reform prioritizes outcomes, focusing on "output, value for life and value for money" over mere input measures. Both parties committed to continued collaboration, with NIQS reaffirming its readiness to participate in the National Procurement Strategy Development Committee. The Institute also offered to share its Standard Methods of Measurement and the International Cost Management Standard (ICMS) framework to support the BPP's initiatives. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to ongoing engagement on procurement policy and professional regulation.

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