Gov Mbah tasks Quantity surveyors on efficient procurement framework

Enugu state governor, Peter Mbah has tasked quantity surveyors to come up with an implementable procurement framework that can be adopted by both states and federal government for project implementation. Mbah made the call at the just concluded two-day NIQS National Workshop and Induction Ceremony at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Enugu. The workshop was […]

Enugu state governor, Peter Mbah has tasked quantity surveyors to come up with an implementable procurement framework that can be adopted by both states and federal government for project implementation.

Mbah made the call at the just concluded two-day NIQS National Workshop and Induction Ceremony at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Enugu. The workshop was themed “Standardizing Procurement Excellence: Enhancing Transparency and Efficiency Through the Nigerian Bureau of Public Procurement’s Standard Bidding Documents (SBD).”

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Governor Mbah praised the NIQS for its continued leadership in promoting ethical and professional conduct in the built environment, describing quantity surveyors as “gatekeepers of integrity in project delivery.”

“The theme of this event is both timely and relevant. It aligns with ongoing efforts at both national and sub-national levels to institutionalize transparency, eliminate leakages, and enhance value for money in public procurement,” he said.

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In his address, the President of NIQS, QS Kene Nzekwe, FNIQS, emphasized that the workshop aims to strengthen collaboration with the Bureau of Public Procurement. He noted that the choice of Enugu for the event reflects recognition of Governor Mbah’s commitment to infrastructure development.

“The Nigerian Bureau of Public Procurement’s Standard Bidding Documents provide a framework for achieving transparency, efficiency, and value for money. We are eager to explore its best practices and applications,” QS Nzekwe stated.

Earlier, the Chairman of the occasion, former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (Rtd.), lamented the national challenge of non-adherence to procurement standards which had eroded investor confidence and hindered foreign direct investment.

He noted that the establishment of the Budget Monitoring and Price Intelligence Unit (BMPIU) in 2001, now known as the Office of Due Process, laid a legal foundation for ensuring transparency and value for money in government procurement.