NSUK, BPP Move to Establish Centre for Procurement and Environmental Standards

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) are taking steps to establish a Centre for Procurement and Environmental Standards aimed at strengthening professional capacity, promoting best practices in public procurement and equipping students and staff with industry-relevant skills.

The initiative formed focus of a collaboration proposal presented by the Vice-Chancellor of NSUK, Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, to the Director-General of BPP, Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, during a high-level courtesy visit to the Bureau's headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

The proposed centre is designed to bridge gap between academic learning and professional practice through specialised training, capacity building and professional development. It is also expected to enhance employability of graduates and strengthen competencies of public servants in procurement management and environmental standards.

Among its key objectives are equipping beneficiaries with practical skills in modern procurement procedures and environmental regulations, promoting transparency and accountability in public procurement and providing professional training pathways aligned with evolving industry requirements.

Presenting the proposal, Professor Liman emphasised strategic importance of strengthening institutional capacity through partnerships that connect university education with professional standards and workplace demands. She noted that the initiative aligns with NSUK's commitment to producing graduates equipped with relevant knowledge and practical competencies required to contribute effectively to national development.

Responding, BPP Director-General, Dr. Adedokun, commended the initiative and pledged Bureau's commitment to advancing partnership towards implementation. He described collaboration as timely and important to national development, noting that practical competencies in procurement and environmental standards would strengthen professional capabilities of graduates and public servants while supporting improved public service delivery.

The proposed centre represents another step in NSUK's drive to strengthen collaboration with federal agencies, industry stakeholders and development partners to deepen integration of professional training into academic development, promote responsible procurement practices and contribute to institutional capacity building and sustainable national growth.