Public Procurement Council and Public Procurement Bureau have been
inaugurated in Anambra State.
Governor Willie Obiano performed the ceremony at the Governor’s Lodge Amawbia.
Government House Correspondent, Ejike Abana reports that the terms of reference for the Public Procurement Council include but not
limited to approval of all policies on public procurement,and approve
changes in procurement processes among others.
The council comprise sixteen members, with Chief Henry Manafa as
Chairman, while Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, is the Vice Chairman.
Mr Melie Onyejepu will serve as Secretary.
Other members of the council are Chief Primus Odili, Mr Harry Uduh, Dr
Uju Nworgu, Mr Ifeatu Onejeme, Mr Mark Okoye, Venerable Ameachi
Okwuosa, Retired, Air Vice Marshal Ben Chiobi, Prince Chris Azor,
representing Civil Society Organizations and Mr Confidence Azodo
representing the Local Government System.
Others are Mr Edisson Obianyo representing the Institute of Quantity
Surveyors, Mr Chike Okonkwo representing Nigeria Society of Engineers,
Mrs Chinyere Nwabachili, Mr Emeka Eze and Mr Law Chinwuba are also
members.
Governor Obiano also inaugurated the Public Procurement Bureau for the
formulation of general policies and guidelines relating to public
sector procurement for the approval of the Council and will also monitor the prices of tendered items, among others.
Mr Melie Onyejepu is to serve as General Manager of the Bureau.
Members of the Board include Professor Kate Omenugha, Mr Greg Obi, Mr
Nnamdi Onukwuba, Dr Christian Madubuko, Mrs Pat Igwebuike and Mr
Ernest Adinweruka.
Others are Mr Afam Mbanefo, Sir Willie Nwokoye, Mr Chuka Ezewuzie, Mr
Okey Ezeobi, Mr Chris Iteke, Mr Simon Attah and Mr Leo Ogbuefi.
Inaugurating the Board, Governor Obiano said that notwithstanding the
existence of the Due Process Board chaired by Mr Afam Mbanefo, it will
continue within the framework of the Bureau.
Governor Obiano said that inaugurating the Council and the Agency is
the key requirement for the newly signed laws to drive the Procurement
Act.
The Chairman of Public Procurement Council, Chief Manafa who assured
that they will perform to the best of their knowledge, said that
public procurement focuses on value for money, ethics, fair dealing,
equity, anchored on transparency, accountability, among others, calling
for full support for the council as one of the many legacies of the
present administration.
The General Manager of the State Public Procurement Bureau, Mr Melie
Onyejepu, represented by Mr Afam Mbanefo appreciated the Governor for
the confidence reposed in them.
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