The Federal Government has launched the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services as part of efforts to improve nutrition, promote healthier diets and reduce the growing burden of diet-related diseases through a new food procurement policy for public institutions.
Speaking at the official launch of the guidelines on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, said government procurement should no longer be seen merely as an administrative process but as a strategic policy instrument for improving public health, strengthening human capital and advancing sustainable national development.
Salako described the launch as a major governance milestone, noting that every public procurement decision reflects a national priority.
“Today’s event is far more than the unveiling of another policy document. It represents a significant governance milestone and demonstrates how public procurement can be deliberately harnessed to promote a culture of
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