NOUN and BPP Forge Partnership for Educational Growth
On September 7, 2026, Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, FCIPS, the Director-General/CEO of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), welcomed the management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Uduma O.
Uduma, for a courtesy visit in Abuja. The meeting focused on establishing a partnership to strengthen institutional collaboration, improve operational synergy, and enhance capacity building to support NOUN's educational mandate.
Dr. Adedokun emphasized the importance of equipping future generations with practical skills and aligning with the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He expressed BPP's readiness to collaborate with NOUN to create hybrid study centers and support the SPESSE program.
Prof. Uduma highlighted the need for adherence to public procurement guidelines and proposed the development of nationwide procurement certification programs, aiming to streamline processes and eliminate delays, thereby ensuring the success of NOUN's expansion and educational initiatives.
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