The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has refuted allegations of widespread corruption and misconduct, describing claims of monetisation of Certificates of No Objection and other alleged infractions as “entirely false, malicious, and intended to mislead the public.”

In a statement released Friday, the Bureau stressed that recent narratives circulating in the media, on social platforms, and among certain civil society groups are baseless attempts to undermine ongoing procurement reforms. The statement was signed by Zira Zakka Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP.

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BPP Leadership Denies Wrongdoing

The Bureau explicitly stated that no senior official had engaged in corruption or financial misconduct.

“We state unequivocally that neither the Director-General, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, his Chief of Staff, Mr. Olanrewaju Obasa, nor any top member of management has engaged in acts of corruption, financial misconduct, or abuse of office,” the statement read.

BPP further highlighted that its operations are strictly regulated under the Public Procurement Act, 2007, supported by multi-layered, digitally monitored systems that make such alleged acts nearly impossible without detection.

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Alleged Motive Behind Smear Campaign

According to BPP, the allegations likely stem from pushback against recent reforms, which have disrupted entrenched interests and blocked opportunities for previous beneficiaries of loopholes.

“The reforms, including tightening of procurement reviews, stricter enforcement of due process, benchmarking inflated contractor prices, and blocking leakages, have safeguarded government funds but disrupted some vested interests, leading to the exit of disgruntled personnel,” the Bureau explained.

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Procurement Reforms and Transparency Measures

The Bureau outlined its recent achievements and reforms, emphasizing commitment to transparency and efficiency in government procurement:

• Introduction of affirmative procurement initiatives
• Establishment of the Price Intelligence Unit
• Launch of Procurement Surveillance and Audit Units
• Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation systems
• Progress under the Nigeria First Policy and Contractor Classification Programme

BPP reaffirmed that it operates with fully auditable, traceable, and transparent financial systems, and welcomed scrutiny from relevant authorities.

“We welcome any investigation by the relevant authorities and stand ready to provide all required documents, financial records, and institutional logs to support a thorough, evidence-based inquiry. We have absolutely nothing to hide,” the Bureau said.

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Background: Corruption Petition

The response comes after a petition submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on November 21, 2025, alleging that the BPP under Dr. Adedokun and Mr. Obasa had turned critical procurement functions into a “meal ticket” for monetary gratification amounting to billions of Naira.

The petition, signed by a self-described concerned citizen and loyal APC member, claimed to have received the information from sources within the procurement ecosystem. The petitioner urged urgent investigation to protect public trust, while stressing he was not pronouncing guilt.