Nigeria lacks lawyers with vast experience in procurement – Official (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigeria's Bureau of Public Procurement and Nigerian Bar Association have partnered to address the shortage of lawyers with expertise in public procurement through training and policy reforms.

• Nigeria lacks experienced lawyers in public procurement, according to BPP DG Adebowale Adedokun.
• BPP and NBA signed an MoU to improve procurement expertise through training, policy reforms, and collaboration.
• A joint committee will develop curricula, certify legal professionals, and review contracts to enhance transparency in public spending.