The Federal Ministry of Education has restated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and value for money in the execution of education projects across the country.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, gave the assurance while chairing the 2025 Ministerial Tenders Board (MTB) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.
Enitan charged directors and procurement officers to adhere strictly to due process and ensure that all education-related projects deliver tangible benefits to the public.
“Our decisions must reflect diligence and fairness. Every project should provide real value for money and serve its intended purpose,” he said, adding that ignorance of procurement laws would not be accepted as an excuse.
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He emphasized that procurement should not be viewed merely as expenditure but as a tool to drive improved access, quality, and infrastructure in the education sector, in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Permanent Secretary disclosed that the Board had approved several projects under the 2025 Capital Appropriation, including key infrastructure development and strategic interventions to enhance learning environments and institutional capacity across the country.
While commending members of the Board for their professionalism, Enitan reiterated that responsible procurement practices remain central to good governance, strengthening public confidence and advancing national development.
He further urged all departments and agencies under the Ministry to uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and discipline in order to achieve sustainable progress in Nigeria’s education sector.
