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Capacity-Building Workshop on Procurement Held for LG Directors in Rivers

In a bid to strengthen accountability and transparency in grassroots governance, the Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement has conducted a strategic workshop for directors from the 23 local government areas in the state.

The workshop, held in Port Harcourt, focused on educating participants on the principles of due process, regulatory compliance, and effective procurement practices. It was designed to build capacity among key local government officials and ensure that procurement processes are conducted in a transparent and cost-effective manner.

adopting proper procurement practices can save the state as much as 30% in procurement-related costs, which could then be redirected into critical development sectors.
- Engr Dr Ine E. Briggs, Ph.D., MNSE, FNSE

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She further encouraged participants to embrace the legal frameworks not as bureaucratic hurdles but as tools that enable sustainable development and improve public service delivery.

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Attendees described the workshop as timely and enlightening, noting that it equipped them with practical knowledge that would improve procurement execution at the local level.

This workshop marks another important step by the Rivers State Government in institutionalizing reforms that enhance good governance and prudent financial management across all tiers.

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