May 26, 2026
The Federal Government has said Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as suppliers that violate the ‘Nigeria First’ policy on local vehicle procurement will face sanctions.
Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this during the signing of a policy framework on the procurement of locally assembled automotive products with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in Abuja.
The ‘Nigeria First’ policy, introduced by President Bola Tinubu, restricts MDAs from procuring foreign goods and services that can be sourced locally. Under the policy, the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, is mandated to prioritise local content by maintaining an updated register of qualified Nigerian manufacturers and service providers.
The policy also requires MDAs seeking to procure foreign alternatives to provide written justification and obtain a formal waiver from the BPP before such procurement can be approved.
