BPP Debunks False Report Against Former DG

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) have debunked some media publications, one of which stated that, “Sacked BPP DG leaves chaos in his wake and seeks to install a non-staff against President Tinubu’s directive”.

The government agency disclosed this in a statement signed by its deputy director, Information and Public Relations/Head, Media, Janet McDickson.

According to the statement the management of the bureau seeks to clear the ill-reported stories as false.

The statement read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, directed in a press release distributed by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity),  Ajuri Ngelale, which contains the resignation of Mamman Ahmadu, from office as DG/chief executive officer of the Bureau. The statement was made on June 15, 2024. The press release indicated that the director general is to hand over to the most senior officer in the Bureau, pending the appointment of a new DG.

“The Public Service Rules of the Federation, 2021 edition, No.020105 stated that; “Seniority in any Department shall be determined by the entry date/ the date of assumption of duty certified by an authorised Officer and the date of present appointment as reflected in the appropriate register and career progression of the officer.

“Accordingly, the SGF circular of the 28th August 2019, compliance with the circular REF.NO.SGF.50/S.II/C.2/268 of 4th December, 2017 on the end of tenure processes for extra-ministerial departments, directors-general, chief executive officers of parastatals, agencies, commissions and government-owned companies and succession guidelines. Paragraph 2 No. B, stated that, “Pending the appointment of a substantive head of Extra-Ministerial Departments, directors general, chief executive officers of Parastatals, Agencies, Commissions and Government-owned companies, outgoing chief executive officer, without any form of discretion, must hand over to the next most Senior Officer of the establishment as long as the Officer does not have any pending disciplinary matter”.

“No. 3 of the Circular stated that, “it is important to emphasise that, the implementation of the clear provision of the Circular under reference shall therefore not be subject to any form of interpretation using any other indices or parameters, other than as clearly stipulated above. It was however, based on these, that, Olusegun Omotola, was found to be the most Senior Director. The handing over was done on Friday, 21 June 2024, as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“All stakeholders are enjoined to disregard the fake information and allow the acting director general, Olusegun Omotola to handle the affairs of the Office, pending the time a substantive DG will be appointed by Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”