Odita Sunday 
Maryam Aminu
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has launched a three-day procurement capacity-building programme for its management staff in a move aimed at strengthening institutional compliance, improving governance standards, and enhancing transparency in public sector administration.
The training, themed “Understanding the Public Procurement Process and Procedure,” is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of procurement laws, regulatory frameworks, and operational best practices required for efficient public service delivery.
Declaring the training open, the Acting Registrar of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, Dr. Fadipe Oladotun, said the initiative reflects the Council’s commitment to building internal capacity and equipping management personnel with the knowledge needed to drive effective institutional performance.
Dr. Fadipe stressed that human capital development remains a strategic priority for the Council despite operating outside the federal budget framework over the last two years.
Acting Registrar, VCN, Dr. Fadipe Oladotun addressing participants during the Training.
According to him, the Council has continued to invest in staff training and professional development to ensure operational efficiency and improved service delivery.
He urged participants to maximise the opportunity presented by the training by actively engaging with the sessions and translating acquired knowledge into practice, particularly in advancing accountability, transparency, and adherence to globally accepted procurement standards.
Delivering a technical presentation during the programme, Engr. Ojougboh Nelson, Head of Research, Training and Strategic Planning at the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), highlighted the critical role of Chief Accounting Officers in ensuring full compliance with procurement regulations.
He emphasised that leadership within public institutions must possess a strong understanding of the Public Procurement Act to guarantee integrity and accountability across procurement processes.
Engr. Ojougboh explained that the Bureau of Public Procurement is mandated to regulate, monitor, and oversee procurement activities across public institutions to ensure value for money, fairness, transparency, and prudent management of public resources.
His presentation further covered procurement capacity development, collaboration between procurement units and internal stakeholders, implementation procedures, and complaint and administrative review mechanisms under the Public Procurement Act.
The three-day procurement clinic is expected to improve the competence of VCN management staff, reinforce institutional adherence to procurement regulations, and position the Council for more efficient and accountable procurement operations.
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