Committee Chairman, Senator Olajide Ipinshagba, made the announcement during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, citing a disturbing trend of non-compliance by several government institutions.
“It has come to our attention that several agencies and institutions have repeatedly and unapologetically flouted our invitations to appear before the Committee. This lack of cooperation and blatant disregard for due process is unacceptable,” Ipinshagba stated.
He explained that the decision was made in collaboration with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) as part of efforts to enforce compliance with procurement lawsand ensure transparency in public spending.
Senator Ipinshagba warned that agencies failing to honour the committee’s summons are not only undermining legislative authority but also eroding public trust. “Let me be clear: any agency or institution that continues to ignore our invitations will face serious consequences. Such defiance will not be tolerated,” he said.
Effective immediately, procurement activities for non-compliant MDAs will be suspended, with disciplinary recommendations to follow where necessary. The committee reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the Public Procurement Act and vowed to impose penalties on those showing “flagrant disregard for the law.”
Calling oversight a moral and legal duty, Ipinshagba urged all government institutions to embrace transparency and accountability. “We owe it to the Nigerian people to ensure their resources are managed with integrity and responsibility.”
