ABOUT THE PROCUREMENT UNIT :

The Procurement Unit manages the acquisition of goods, services, and works, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and overseeing the procurement cycle from need identification to payment

The Procurement Unit was officially established as a unit in the year 2019 with Mr. Isiaka A. Odebode as the head of the unit. The Unit is set to help coordinate and advise on all procurement procedures of the Institute in accordance with the 2007 Public Procurement Act.

Research Focus

Collation of Needs: Gathering and organizing the Institute’s requirements to ensure they are met with the right goods and services.

Conducting Price Survey:Researching market prices to ensure that the Institute gets the best value for money.

Preparation of Procurement Plan: Developing a strategic plan to outline how procurement will be conducted over a specified period.

Placing Advertisements on National Dailies for Yearly Capital Projects: Ensuring transparency by publicizing capital projects and inviting bids.

Conducting and Supervising Opening of Bids: Ensuring a fair and transparent process for evaluating bids.

Procurement of Goods/Services: Acquiring necessary materials or services, supporting the Institute’s operational needs.

Budget Management: Ensuring procurement is aligned with budgetary allocations and financial constraints.

Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring procurement processes follow legal and regulatory guidelines, reducing the risk of fraud or corruption.

Monitoring and Reporting: Keeping track of procurement activities, performance, and expenditure, providing regular updates to stakeholders.

Current Activities

Value Addition Research Support

Construction of a modern community hall in ibadan north LGA of Oyo South Senatorial District, Oyo State

Agricultural input transformation for research activities

Nutrition quality control and standardization equipment

Provision of empowerment items for youths in kabba youths in kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, Kogi State.

ICT training and provision of laptops for youths in Ibadan South-East Federal Constituency of Oyo State

Strategic empowerment programme for women, youths and widows of Oyo Central Senatorial district of Oyo State

Strategic empowerment programme for women, youths and widows of Oyo Central II Senatorial District Of Oyo State

Purchase of office furniture

Procurement and installation of pilo scale of jute bag machinery (rehabilitation of old store)

Comprehensive livestock developments (reconstruction of farm house at BORA)

Development of agricultural technical workshop support building and infrastructure (phase I)

Commercial agricultural expansion support for power infrastructure of research and laboratories

Field building infrastructure for research and practical training (concrete pavement around avaec building)

Past Achievements

Agricultural Research and Innovation:

The Following farm tools and research materials were procured, supplied and distributed.

(a) 22 pcs of Cutlass File

(b) 30pcs of Cutlasses

(c) 5 units of Wheel barrows

(d) 15 pcs of Knapsack spraying pump

(e) 1 hand mower

(f) 3.5 packs of Tassle Bag (1000/pack)

(g) 2 packs of Shoot bag (1000/pack)

(h) 4 packs of Seed envelopes (1000/pack)

(i) 30 Pcs of hoes

On-Farm Evaluation and Promotion of Technologies:

The following quantities of diesel were purchased and delivered to various stations for research activities and seed production:

(a) 1,500 litres of diesel to Ibadan

(b) 1,000 litres of diesel to Ballah Station

(c) 1,000 litres of diesel to Orin-Ekiti Station

(d) 1,000 litres of diesel to Ile-Ife Station

(e) 1,000 litres of diesel to Kabba Station

(f) 240 litres of diesel to Kishi Station

Provision of Agricultural Input Transformation for Research Activities

The following quantities of fertilizers and chemicals were purchased and delivered to various stations for research activities and seed production:

(a) 70 bags of NPK 20-10-10 fertilizer

(b) 100 bags of NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer

(c) 40 bags of Urea fertilizer

(d) 10 bags of SSP fertilizer

(e) 250 li of Paraforce/Paraquat

(f) 150 sachets of Atrazine/Atra Force Powder

(g) 220 litres of Glyphosate

(h) 10 jars of Phostoxin

(i) 100 sachets of Caterpillar force (100g/sachet)

(j) 20 sachets of Dress force (Gram/pack)

(k) 60 litres of Target/Legume force

(l) 15 litres of Lara force

(m) 60 litres of Amino force/24D

(n) 20 litres of Primextra

Supply of Office Furniture and Equipment (Cooling System):

The following cooling system equipment were purchased and allocated to the offices:

(a) 2 units of 2HP Hisense Split Unit Air-Conditioners

(b) 7 units office cabinets

(c) 1 units of office chairs

(d) Purchase Of 32 Inches Television (Secretary to the Institute’s Office)

(e) Laptop, Printer and Scanner for Salary Preparation (Bursary)

(f) Printing Institute File Jacket (Programmes /Units

(g) Purchase of Rechargeable Fan (Maintenance)

(h) Purchase of Window Blind Accessories (Director’s Personal Office)

(i) Purchase For Ceiling Fan (MIP and Security Unit)

(j) Production And Printing Of 1,500 Copies Of Customized Envelopes

(k) Printing Institute Inward Correspondence Register

(l) Consumables (Diesel) and A4 Papers purchased for different purposes

Future Plans

Collation of Needs: Gathering and organizing the Institute’s requirements to ensure they are met with the right goods and services.

Conducting Price Survey: Researching market prices to ensure that the Institute gets the best value for money.

Preparation of Procurement Plan: Developing a strategic plan to outline how procurement will be conducted over a specified period.

Placing Advertisements on National Dailies for Yearly Capital Projects: Ensuring transparency by publicizing capital projects and inviting bids

Conducting and Supervising Opening of Bids: Ensuring a fair and transparent process for evaluating bids

Procurement of Goods/Services: Acquiring necessary materials or services, supporting the Institute’s operational needs.

Budget Management: Ensuring procurement is aligned with budgetary allocations and financial constraints.

Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring procurement processes follow legal and regulatory guidelines, reducing the risk of fraud or corruption

Monitoring and Reporting: Keeping track of procurement activities, performance, and expenditure, providing regular updates to stakeholders

COLLABORATORS

The unit collaborate with external bodies for transparency.
Bureau of public procurement BPP
For regulatory guidance, compliance monitoring, issuance of certificates of no objection, and adherence to procurement threshold and standards.

Office of the Auditor-General for the federation.
For audit review of procurement records, contract processes, and financial accountability.

Federal Ministry of Finance
For budget implementation matters, financial regulations and funding approvals

Budget Office of the Federation
For alignment of procurement activities with approved budgetary provisions

Independent Corrupt Practice Commission (ICPC)
For compliance with anti-corruption laws and transparency standards

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
In matters relating to financial misconduct or procurement related investigations where necessary

Contractors, Suppliers, and Service Providers
Vendors who participated in bidding processes and execute contracts

Non Government Organisation (NGO)
NGOs act as independent observers to promote transparency and accountability

Relevant Regulatory and Professional Bodies
Depending on the nature of procurement, the unit may liaise with sector specific regulators for technical compliance and standards