The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is set to host stakeholder forums to engage contractors, consultants, service providers, and other key actors in Nigeria's public procurement ecosystem.
The meetings, scheduled for February 17th and 26th, 2026, in Kano and Lagos respectively, aim to discuss the Methodologyy for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS) framework and its role in strengthening public procurement processes in the country.
A statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations Unit at the Bureau of Public Procurement, Mr Zira Zakka Nagga, listed the key objectives of the meetings to include engaging contractors, consultants, service providers, and civil society organisations in a dialogue on the MAPS framework and its benefits for Nigeria's procurement system; and providing opportunities for stakeholders to offer feedback and input on the development of a National Procurement Strategy.
The statement said that the meetings further aimed to align Nigeria's procurement reform agenda with the role of every stakeholder in its successful implementation.
It listed participants at the meetings to include representatives of government institutions, private-sector operators, professional bodies, civil society organisations, and development partners involved in procurement oversight, advocacy, and service delivery.
The meetings will be held at Tahir Guest Palace, Kano and the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, and both starting at 10:00 a.m.