Some Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its ongoing reforms in the country’s public procurement sector.
The Nigerian diaspora, under the auspices of the Nigeria Enterprise Community in the UK, described the reforms as transformative and beneficial to both local and diaspora businesses.
The President of the community, Ms Christana Ayodele, made the statement available to our correspondent on Friday according to the statement, the reforms are imperative as they encourage international investors to engage in business with Nigeria.
The statement reads, “As members of the Nigerian diaspora actively engaged in enterprise and investment, we have observed significant improvements in transparency, accessibility, and competitiveness within Nigeria’s procurement system.
“We note with satisfaction that Nigeria’s procurement sector is now ranked among the top 15 globally. While this achievement may not yet be widely appreciated, it represents a major milestone that enhances investor confidence, attracts foreign participation, and encourages greater involvement of Nigerians abroad in national development.
“The ongoing reforms have made it increasingly possible for Nigerians abroad to participate in public procurement processes without reliance on personal connections. The system is gradually becoming more open, merit-driven, and aligned with international best practices.”
The diaspora also hailed Tinubu for his commitment to institutional reforms, particularly “his deliberate effort in appointing competent individuals to lead key agencies and empowering them to deliver results.”
“The progress being recorded demonstrates that these reforms are not merely policy pronouncements but practical steps yielding measurable outcomes,” the statement added.
The group pledged to continue supporting initiatives that promote transparency, accountability, and inclusive economic growth in Nigeria.
It also congratulated the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Adebowale Adedokun, on his recent recognition as Public Sector Reformer of the Year by Triangle International Magazine, describing the award as a well-deserved international acknowledgement of a Nigerian.
