FCAIB Hosts SPESSE-IPESS 3-Day Executive Training on Public Procurement Management

By Olugbade Olugbade

The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), in collaboration with the Institute of Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards (IPESS), Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), a Centre under the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) Project, has commenced a three-day Executive Training on Public Procurement Management.

The training, which commenced on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, is being held at the College’s Board Room, Administrative Building, FCAIB, Ibadan and is scheduled to run until Thursday, 8 October 2026.

The programme is anchored by the Head of Procurement Unit, FCAIB, Mrs. Shittu Okubukola.

The opening session commenced with the Provost, Professor Jonathan J. Atungwu, represented by the Deputy Provost, Administration, Dr. Musliu O. Adenekan, delivered the welcome address.

Dr. Adenekan welcomed the IPESS team and participants to the College, introduced members of the College Management and underscored the importance of professionalism, transparency and compliance in public procurement.

Management staff present at the opening session included the Deputy Provost, Academics, Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria Okpeze, Registrar, Mrs. Olanike A. Popoola; Director of Audit, Mr. Karunwi O. Olufemi, College Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Mojisola Y. Osunkoya and the Deans of Schools.

In her opening remarks, the Team Leader, IPESS-JOSTUM, Prof. (Mrs.) L. A. Nnamonu, PMP, SA, urged participants to embrace change and remain abreast of emerging government policies and reforms in public procurement.

She emphasized, the need for professionalism and proper certification among procurement practitioners, noting that relevant certification is essential for effective participation in public procurement processes.

Prof. Nnamonu thereafter introduced members of the IPESS team, including the Deputy Director, IPESS-JOSTUM, Dr. C. O. Eche, and other resource persons.

Among the resource persons is Prof. Simon T. Kpelai of JOSTUM, who is facilitating sessions on the Overview of Procurement Concepts and Principles; Understanding Nigeria’s Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007 and Current Reforms; Transparency, Accountability and Ethical Procurement; and Compliance and Audit Readiness in Procurement Processes.

Other resource persons include Engr. Prof. Comfort Adadu of JOSTUM and Engr. Dr. Yinusa Yussuf of JOSTUM, who is with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).

The training also attracted participants from others institutions, including the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Head of Procurement, Mr. Adigun Babajide Adesina and Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan (FCAHP&T), Mr. Fusho Opadola who represented Mr. Samuel Olapade.

The intensive executive training is designed to enhance the knowledge and professional capacity of procurement officers, management staff, project managers and other personnel involved in public procurement.

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