…Tinubu’s Reforms Shake Off Allegations of Corruption and Lack of Transparency
By Emamuzo Iboma
In a fierce rebuttal to the United States Department of State’s recent report accusing Nigeria of opacity in public procurement, the Federal Government has dismissed the allegations as baseless and misleading.
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) fired back yesterday, insisting that Nigeria’s transparency efforts are on the rise under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
The US Fiscal Transparency Report of 2025 claimed Nigeria failed to disclose crucial details on procurement contracts, raising fears over accountability and governance. But BPP Director-General, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, countered strongly, affirming that recent reforms have transformed Nigeria’s procurement landscape into a model of transparency.
He revealed that within a year and a half in office, the Tinubu administration has implemented rigorous measures such as online advertisement of contracts, strict bid processes, and enhanced oversight, ensuring fairness and openness.
“The US report does not reflect the realities on the ground,” Adedokun declared. “We are actively engaging civil society, strengthening the legal framework, and promoting digital procurement to guarantee accountability.”
The BPP chief also highlighted ongoing investigations by anti-corruption agencies into procurement violations, emphasizing that Nigeria is committed to rooting out corruption and ensuring value for money. “Our reforms are paying off. Nigeria is on the path to total transparency in procurement,” he asserted confidently.
While the US report painted a bleak picture, Nigeria’s government insists its reforms are rapidly closing the gaps in fiscal transparency. As international observers scrutinize, Nigeria remains resolute — determined to prove that its procurement system is clean, accountable, and transparent.
