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The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) has called on procurement professionals in both the private and public sectors to focus on sustainable value creation and service delivery for humanity.
The Registrar of the institute, Prof. Mohammed Aliyu, made the call during the Institute’s 15th Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.
He urged procurement professionals to be at the forefront of reshaping the economy to meet global best practices.
“At a time when truth, ethics, professionalism, due process, policies, regulations, and the rule of law are constantly challenged due to lack of political will, we must remain committed to moral decency and good behaviour.
“Professional bodies must resist the temptation to promote dubious practices and fake procurement ideals, as truth is not about who yells the loudest, but about who has the right knowledge and information,” Aliyu said.
Speaking on government initiatives, Aliyu called for patience, assuring that the government’s new policies would lead to positive changes and national development.
“Our economy is in a transformative stage with new policies and procedures being implemented by the current administration.
“We hope these will result in positive environmental, social, and economic growth,” he said.
Aliyu also emphasised the importance of supporting President Bola Tinubu’s reform initiatives, which aimed to fulfil campaign promises and improved the quality of life for Nigerians.
He highlighted that procurement and supply chain management in Nigeria was evolving, and once it reached its full potential, the government would recognise the critical importance of the profession.
Discussing the power of education in transforming society, Aliyu stated that education is the key to combating corruption.
“Education offers us the way out of our current vicious circle and is essential for building an equitable, stable society driven by positive values,” he said.
He also criticised the failures of the Nigerian education system, noting its inability to prepare children for life and meet international development goals.
“Our education system is not achieving the desired results, and urgent action is needed,” he added.
Aliyu called for greater focus on character building, core talent competencies, and addressing issues such as indiscipline among youths and the fight against corruption.
He also urged the government to treat procurement and supply chain management as a profession in its own right, stressing that the procurement process accounts for 75-80 per cent of expenditures in both private and public establishments.
The President of the institute, Alhaji Sikiru Balogun, emphasised that Nigerian procurement professionals needed to shift from a reactive to a proactive stance.
“CIPSMN remains committed to collaborating with the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) and ensuring full financial support for its programmes,” Balogun said.
The AGM also featured the investiture of Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame as a Fellow of the Institute.
Ejodame, Dean of the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences at the Air Force Institute of Technology, highlighted the global significance of logistics and supply chain management.
He urged Nigerian procurement professionals to contribute more to the global economy.
The event also saw the election of new leaders into the National Executive Council of CIPSMN. (NAN)
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