APPON training to drive efficiency in public procurement processes
The Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, has said its forthcoming capacity-building workshop is aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public procurement system.
The Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, has said its forthcoming capacity-building workshop is aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public procurement system.
The association disclosed this ahead of its 3rd edition of the capacity building programme, scheduled to hold on April 2, 2026, at Adeyemi Bero Hall, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
According to APPON, the training, themed “Strengthening Procurement Systems for Sustainable Development,” is designed to enhance the professional competence of procurement practitioners across federal, state and local government institutions.
The body noted that the workshop would bring together policymakers, regulatory agencies, and private sector stakeholders to examine emerging challenges and innovations in procurement practice, with a focus on driving efficiency in service delivery.
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, is expected as Special Guest of Honour, while the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Adebwale A. Adedokun, will deliver the keynote address.
Other speakers include the Director-General of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Fatai Idowu Onafowote; a global sourcing and supply chain expert at MTN, Adeola Oduntan; the National President of APPON, Emem James Kanico; and the Lagos State Chairperson of the association, Morenike Charity Olawole.
APPON said the initiative aligns with its mandate to promote best practices in procurement and strengthen institutional capacity, noting that efficient procurement systems remain critical to sustainable development and prudent management of public resources.
The association added that participation in the training would further equip practitioners with the knowledge required to improve procurement outcomes and support good governance across public institutions.
