President Tinubu’s Procurement Reforms Save Nigeria Over ₦1.1 Trillion, Drive Infrastructure Growth – TMSG
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for implementing sweeping procurement reforms that have significantly improved Nigeria’s infrastructure delivery while saving the federal government more than ₦1.1 trillion in 2025.
The group said the ongoing President Tinubu procurement reforms have transformed the country’s public procurement system by making contract approvals faster, promoting transparency, reducing bureaucracy, and strengthening accountability across government institutions.
The commendation follows Vice President Kashim Shettima’s disclosure that the federal government’s procurement reforms generated savings exceeding ₦1.1 trillion within the year.
Procurement Reforms Accelerating Infrastructure Development
In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG said the reforms have become one of the major drivers behind the administration’s growing investment in roads, bridges, schools, hospitals and other critical infrastructure nationwide.
According to the group, simplifying the procurement process has enabled Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to execute projects more efficiently while reducing unnecessary delays that previously affected project completion.
“The reforms have made the process of contract awards faster and less cumbersome, thereby improving the ease of doing business in line with global best practices,” the statement said.
How Tinubu Reformed Nigeria’s Procurement System
TMSG recalled that Nigeria’s Public Procurement Act, enacted in 2007 under former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, was designed to institutionalize due process in government contracting.
However, despite its objectives, lengthy procurement procedures often slowed project execution, prompting calls for comprehensive reforms.
According to the group, the Tinubu administration responded in 2024 by introducing a broad reform agenda aimed at decentralizing procurement approvals while enhancing transparency and accountability across government agencies.
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) reportedly introduced 23 major procurement reforms within one year to modernize Nigeria’s procurement framework.
Major Changes Introduced Under the Tinubu Administration
One of the most significant reforms was the decentralization of contract approvals.
Instead of routing virtually every major government contract through the Federal Executive Council (FEC), ministerial tender boards now have the authority to approve contracts worth:
Up to ₦5 billion for goods and services.
Up to ₦10 billion for construction and public works.
According to TMSG, this reform has drastically reduced approval timelines and allowed ministries to implement projects more efficiently.
The group noted that this explains why Federal Executive Council meetings are no longer viewed primarily as weekly contract approval sessions.
Key Procurement Reforms Introduced by Tinubu
The administration’s procurement reforms include:
Faster contract approval timelines.
Digital submission of procurement plans.
Stronger sanctions for defaulting contractors.
Increased accountability for government officials.
Decentralized procurement approvals across MDAs.
Greater transparency in public spending.
These measures are intended to improve governance while ensuring value for money in public projects.
Nigeria First Policy Promotes Local Content
TMSG also highlighted the administration’s Nigeria First Policy, introduced through an Executive Order that prioritizes locally manufactured goods, indigenous contractors and Nigerian service providers during government procurement.
According to the group, the policy is expected to stimulate domestic industries, create jobs, strengthen local manufacturing and reduce dependence on imported products.
₦1.1 Trillion Savings Create More Development Opportunities
The group described the reported ₦1.1 trillion savings as unprecedented, claiming it exceeds the cumulative savings generated through Nigeria’s procurement system between 2007 and 2024.
According to TMSG, every naira saved through improved procurement efficiency becomes additional funding available for critical national development.
These resources, the group said, can be redirected toward:
Road construction and rehabilitation.
School infrastructure.
Healthcare facilities.
Agricultural intervention programmes.
Rural development projects.
Other priority sectors.
TMSG Commends BPP Director-General
The group also commended the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, for implementing the administration’s reform agenda.
It urged the BPP leadership to continue ensuring strict compliance with the Tinubu administration’s procurement framework to sustain transparency, accountability and efficient public spending.
Conclusion
The Tinubu Media Support Group believes that the administration’s procurement reforms have become a key pillar of Nigeria’s infrastructure expansion by reducing waste, improving efficiency and freeing up public funds for development projects. With reported savings exceeding ₦1.1 trillion, the reforms are being positioned as one of the government’s most impactful economic governance initiatives.
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