Danbatta Assures Nigerians of Broadband Support for e-Procurement

Emma Okonji

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has said the broadband connectivity being driven by the federal government, through the NCC will enhance electronic procurement (e-procurement) that will ensure greater accountability and transparency in governance process in Nigeria.

He stressed that e-procurement was the way to go and that NCC would continue to create the enabling environment required for e-procurement to thrive through NCC’s dedicated commitment to driving the attainment of ubiquitous broadband connectivity across Nigeria.  

Danbatta said Nigeria’s investment in broadband infrastructure was beginning to yield substantial benefits for the country’s e-procurement sector, revolutionising the way businesses engage in procurement processes, especially Government-to-Business (G2B) and other e-government activities.

Danbatta said this in Lagos recently, while receiving an award at the 3rd Annual National Conference and Awards Ceremony organised by the Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPON). 

Danbatta was conferred with the ‘Excellent Service Delivery and Accountability Award’, in recognition of his outstanding performance and contributions to the canons of the public procurement profession in Nigeria by ensuring that the NCC complies strictly with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007.

Speaking on the topic: ‘Implementation of e-procurement in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges; at the event, Danbatta said: “With the new administration in the country making broadband connectivity an outstanding pillar in its policy thrust, the commission would continue to focus on improving broadband infrastructure to change the landscape of procurement governance, and help to unlock new possibilities for businesses and public institutions. “

Responding to the award, Danbatta appreciated the organisers of the Awards for the recognition while describing it as a great motivation to him and the commission to be more transparent, open and process-driven in its procurement activities.

In his remarks, APPON National President, Akparawa Kanico, congratulated Danbatta for his remarkable leadership and ability to inspire everyone around him towards ensuring effective procurement process in the commission.