RENEWED HOPE NIGERIA FIRST POLICY

What Is This Policy?

The Renewed Hope Nigeria First Policy is a federal procurement directive approved by the Federal Executive Council on May 5, 2025, mandating all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to consider Nigerian-made goods and local service providers as their primary option in all government procurement, and to obtain a formal waiver from the Bureau of Public Procurement before engaging foreign vendors for any goods or services that are domestically available.

Who Does It Target?

All federal MDAs: every ministry, department, commission, agency, and government-owned enterprise that procures goods or services using federal government funds Nigerian manufacturers, producers, and service companies across all sectors: construction, ICT, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, uniforms, vehicles, furniture, and food Foreign vendors and international contractors who must demonstrate that their goods or services are not domestically available before they can receive federal government contracts The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), which is the enforcement authority for the waiver process and procurement reform implementation

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Channel a significant share of the N55 trillion 2025 federal budget into the domestic economy, ensuring government spending creates jobs and generates value within Nigerian borders Support local industries in scaling up by providing a guaranteed government market for quality Nigerian products and services Reduce Nigeria's chronic dependence on foreign goods, which drains foreign exchange and suppresses domestic manufacturing competitiveness Boost GDP by up to 56% and reduce unemployment by 37% (Manufacturers Association of Nigeria projection) through effective implementation over a five-year period

Key Features

Mandatory Local Preference: All MDAs must source goods and services from Nigerian suppliers first; foreign procurement is only permitted where a formal waiver is obtained from BPP citing non-availability of domestic supply Waiver Process: MDAs applying for a foreign procurement waiver must demonstrate that no Nigerian supplier can provide the required goods or services to the required quality and timeline; BPP publishes approved waivers for public accountability Sector Priorities: Cement and construction materials; pharmaceuticals and medical supplies; ICT hardware and software; textiles and uniforms; vehicles assembled in Nigeria; food and agriculture; furniture and office supplies BPP Procurement Reform: Comprehensive procurement reforms launched November 2024 alongside Nigeria First include reduced processing timelines for government contracts and stricter enforcement against erring contractors and officials NCDMB Integration: NCDMB is embedding Nigeria First into oil and gas procurement frameworks, aligning the policy with the NOGICD Act's local content mandates for the energy sector 2026 Budget Embedding: The 2026 Appropriation Act (N54.99 trillion) is the first budget to formally embed Nigeria First requirements into all capital expenditure procurement plans

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active; BPP implementing mandatory local preference reviews across MDA procurement pipelines from Q3 2025; waiver process operational Implementing Body: Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP); all Federal MDAs; NCDMB (oil and gas); Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (manufacturing compliance) Industry Reaction: Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and NCDMB strongly supportive; international trade partners monitoring for WTO GATT compatibility; BPP designing transparent waiver mechanism to address trade concerns Enforcement: MDAs that procure from foreign sources without a BPP waiver are subject to contract cancellation, surcharge, and reporting to the ICPC and EFCC as financial misconduct

How to Access

Nigerian Suppliers: Register with BPP's Supplier Registration Portal (bpp.gov.ng); obtain SON certification for your products; ensure your company profile is current in the National Database of Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers MDAs: Update your 2026 procurement plans to prioritise Nigerian-made options; contact BPP for the formal waiver application form where foreign procurement is unavoidable Manufacturers: Contact the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) for guidance on qualifying your products for Nigeria First preference: man.org.ng Contact: BPP: bpp.gov.ng | No. 3 Kingsway Road, Old Ikoyi, Lagos | +234 (0)9 461 0600 | NCDMB: ncdmb.gov.ng

Official Resources

Website: bpp.gov.ng | fmiti.gov.ng | ncdmb.gov.ng Contact: Bureau of Public Procurement, No. 3 Kingsway Road, Old Ikoyi, Lagos | [email protected] Policy Summary | Source: FEC Press Release, State House Nigeria, BPP, NCDMB, MAN Nigeria, Leadership Nigeria, Serrari Group | March 2026

Legal Framework

Approved under the executive powers of the Federal Executive Council as a policy directive consistent with Section 16 of the 1999 Constitution on economic objectives. Operates alongside the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010, and relevant sector-specific local content regulations. Implementing MDAs are bound by Public Service Rules and the Bureau of Public Procurement's regulations.