PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER (FOR PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF PROJECTS, PROMOTION OF NIGERIA CONTENT IN CONTRACTS, SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY) OF 2018
Order · Governance
Policy date: 2018-01-01
An Executive Order requires federal ministries, departments, and agencies to prioritize Nigerian-made goods and local expertise in government contracts. It targets government procurement officers and Nigerian manufacturers, contractors, and service providers. This promotes local content and boosts the national economy.
PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER (FOR PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF PROJECTS, PROMOTION OF NIGERIA CONTENT IN CONTRACTS, SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY) OF 2018
What Is This Policy?
An executive order requiring federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to give preference to Nigerian-made goods and locally available expertise when procuring goods, works, and services.
Who Does It Target?
Federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) Government procurement officers and project managers Nigerian manufacturers, contractors, and service providers Foreign suppliers bidding for government contracts
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Maximise local content in government contracting, boost Nigerian industry, promote technology transfer, and reduce capital flight from government expenditure.
Key Features
Local Content Preference: MDAs must give measurable preference to Nigerian-made goods and local suppliers in procurement evaluations. Science and Technology Mandate: Contracts must include provisions for technology transfer and capacity building for Nigerian personnel. Project Planning Requirements: All major government projects must have detailed plans approved before execution begins. Compliance Reporting: MDAs must report on local content compliance in their annual reports to the Bureau of Public Procurement.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active - being mainstreamed into federal procurement processes Coverage: All Federal Government MDAs Beneficiaries: Nigerian manufacturers, contractors, SMEs, and skilled workers Funding: Implemented within existing procurement budgets
How to Access
Nigerian suppliers: register with BPP and relevant MDA databases Foreign contractors must demonstrate plans for local content inclusion in bids MDAs must include local content criteria in tender documents Application method: Engage directly with the procuring MDA or the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
Important Terms
Deliberate exclusion of local suppliers may trigger procurement review Contractors must maintain records to demonstrate local content compliance BPP may sanction MDAs or contractors for non-compliance
Impact & Metrics
Increased participation of Nigerian firms in government contracts, particularly in construction, ICT, and professional services.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.bpp.gov.ng Contact: Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)
Legal Framework
Issued under the executive powers of the President vested by Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Complements the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010, and the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy. Implementing MDAs operate under the Ministerial mandates and the Public Service Rules.