President Bola Tinubu has approved a new debarment policy aimed at sanctioning contractors who deliver substandard work or abandon government-funded projects.
The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Adebowale Adedokun, revealed this in an interview in Abuja, explaining that the policy gives the Federal Government the authority to blacklist defaulting contractors both within Nigeria and internationally.
According to Adedokun, any contractor that fails to deliver quality work, abandons a project or misuses government funds risks being barred from future contracts. He noted that such blacklisting could extend beyond Nigeria, preventing offending firms from securing jobs abroad.
He emphasised that the policy is not only meant to punish poor performance but also to encourage and reward competence. Contractors who meet required standards, he said, will continue to receive government support. Adedokun pointed to ongoing infrastructure projects as signs of improving quality, citing road construction and power sector upgrades across the country.
The BPP boss also said the agency would strengthen enforcement of local content policies in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This includes the introduction of community-based procurement as well as special procurement initiatives targeting women, youths and vulnerable groups.
Adedokun disclosed that the reforms have already yielded significant savings for the Federal Government, revealing that about ₦1.1 trillion was saved within a year by blocking inflated contract costs and tightening procurement oversight.
He explained that the establishment of a Price Intelligence Unit has helped benchmark project costs, prevent overpricing and ensure better value for money. Savings realised, he said, have allowed government agencies to fund additional projects or acquire more resources with the same budget.
Expressing optimism, Adedokun said the new measures would help curb corruption, improve service delivery and contribute to poverty reduction, adding that the reforms are designed to put Nigerians first and ensure a more transparent and efficient procurement system.
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