FCAIB CONCLUDES 3-DAY EXECUTIVE TRAINING ON PUBLIC PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT WITH IPESS
FCAIB has concluded a three-day Executive Training on Public Procurement Management in collaboration with IPESS, equipping participants with skills to enhance transparency, efficiency, compliance and value for money in public procurement.
By Olugbade Olubisi
The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB) has successfully concluded its 3-Day Executive Training on Public Procurement Management organized in collaboration with the Institute of Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards (IPESS).
The training, which commenced on Tuesday, 6th October, 2026 at the FCAIB, ended today, Thursday, 8th October, 2026.
The programme, anchored by the Head of Procurement Unit, FCAIB, Mrs. Shittu Olubukola, was aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency and compliance in public procurement in line with current Federal Government reforms.
Declaring the training open on behalf of the Provost, Prof. Jonathan J. Atungwu, the Deputy Provost (Administration), Dr. Musliu O. Adenekan, welcomed participants and urged them to apply the knowledge gained to improve procurement practices in their respective institutions.
The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Mrs. Victoria Okpeze(Deputy Provost Academics), Mrs. Olanike A. Popoola (College Registrar), Mr. Karunwi O. Olufemi (Director of Audit), Dr. Mrs. Mojisola Y. Osunkoya (College Librarian)* and Deans of Schools - Dr. Mrs. Shodamola, Engr. Dr. Ayoade Atere, Dr. Bayo Adeniran, Dr. Olufemi Adedire and Dr. Abosede Alabi.
Leading the IPESS team, Prof. Mrs. L. A. Nnamona emphasized new government policies on procurement, noting that professional certification is now mandatory for handling public procurement and for qualification for political appointments.
Facilitators were Engr. Dr. Yinusa Yussuf who handled Procurement Planning and Budget Alignment, Preparation of Technical Specifications and Tender Documents, Bid Evaluation and Selection Best Practices, and Contract Management and Post-Award Compliance; and Engr. Dr. Comfort Adadu who handled Achieving Value for Money, Cost Estimations and Life-Cycle Costing, Procurement KPIs and Performance Measurement, and Sustainable Procurement Strategies.
The training ended with presentation of certificates to the participants by The Center Leader / Director of JOSTUM professor Lami A. Nnamonu PMP FICCON, FCSN, FSTAN.
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