Procurement Officers in the Lagos State Civil Service have been urged to reposition themselves as strategic drivers of government performance rather than routine administrators.
Eko Hot News reports that the Commissioner for Finance and Chairman of the Public Procurement Agency (PPA) Governing Board, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi, made the call at the 2026 Public Procurement Planning Clinic held at the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC), Magodo.
Oluyomi described procurement and internal audit as key “engines of governance,” noting that Lagos’ strong economic standing is supported by world-class procurement systems developed in collaboration with the World Bank.
He said efficient procurement processes have enhanced the state’s fiscal credibility, enabling improved credit ratings and access to international financing.
The Commissioner stressed that procurement is a strategic tool for economic growth, driving infrastructure delivery, SME development, job creation, and public trust.
Chairman, House Committee on Procurement, Hon. Samuel Apata, emphasised that integrity, value for money, and competitiveness must guide all public contracts.
He described procurement officers as custodians of public trust whose decisions directly impact governance and sustainable development.
Head of Service, Mr Olabode Agoro, represented by Permanent Secretary, Office of Internal Audit, Mrs Alaka Monsurat Titilope, said the clinic strengthens accountability and professional standards across MDAs.
Director-General of LSPPA, Mr Fatai Idowu Onafowote, noted that procurement planning is critical to timely, budget-aligned, and quality project delivery.
The clinic reinforces Lagos State’s commitment to fiscal discipline, transparency, and efficient service delivery under the Budget of Shared Prosperity.
