Firdaus Obiremi
The Ogun State Bureau of Public Procurement has scored Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, approximately 80 per cent in its assessment of the institution’s compliance with public procurement laws and due process requirements.
The assessment, conducted in November 2026, formed part of a one-day in-house training organised by the polytechnic’s management to strengthen staff capacity and improve compliance with public procurement procedures.
The exercise featured an evaluation of the institution’s procurement processes, documentation and adherence to the Ogun State Public Procurement Law.
The Director-General of the Ogun State Bureau of Public Procurement, Mrs Feyisara Bolarinwa-Adebowale, who led the assessment alongside the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Compliance and Enforcement, Mr Akinrinmade Akintunde, described the exercise as part of the bureau’s statutory responsibility to monitor, assess and strengthen procurement practices across Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state.
Speaking during the training, Bolarinwa-Adebowale and Akintunde delivered presentations on the overview of public procurement processes and procedures in the public sector, highlighting the importance of compliance, transparency and accountability in government transactions.
The assessment, which examined MAPOLY’s procurement practices against established regulatory standards, resulted in a performance score of about 80 per cent.
Reacting to the outcome, the Rector of MAPOLY, Arc. Dr ‘Koye Jolaoso, described the training as a valuable opportunity for the institution to identify areas requiring improvement and deepen staff understanding of best practices in public procurement.
Jolaoso said the exercise would enable the polytechnic to identify procedural gaps, anticipate and prevent financial losses, and strengthen its procurement system in line with the principles of accountability and due process.
“I thank God for this opportunity, and I thank the Bureau for coming and for recognising the importance of this exercise. It is a rare privilege for us all, and I want us to take advantage of it,” the rector said.
He urged staff members, particularly those directly involved in procurement and related administrative processes, to take the training seriously and apply the knowledge acquired to their official responsibilities.
The rector added that improved understanding of procurement regulations would promote transparency, operational efficiency and value for money in the institution’s expenditure.
He also reaffirmed the management’s commitment to human capital development, strict adherence to due process and continuous administrative reforms as part of efforts to reposition MAPOLY for greater institutional excellence.
The training was organised against the backdrop of the need for public institutions to strengthen procurement accountability and ensure that public funds are utilised in accordance with established laws and procedures.
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