Women groups want implementation of Presidential Order 5 on procurement in Nigeria

Women groups in Nigeria are asking for the implementation of the Presidential Executive Order 5 which directs that all procuring authorities shall give preference to Nigerian companies and firms in the award of contracts, in line with the Public Procurement Act 2007, saying the order is an opportunity for women businesses to thrive.Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture

While describing the need to implement the order, she said gender equality is a human rights issue and an economic opportunity for the vulnerable. She then urged the federal and state governments to open up procurement for women businesses to empower them, create job opportunities, and enhance the socio-economic development of Nigeria.

While commending NAWORG for organising the roundtable, she also commended the Nigerian Export Promotion Council for the various interventions targeting women, including but not limited to the Women Market Access programme, and Women in Export Development programme, as well as the recently launched She Trades Initiative.

Let us work together to ensure that the commitment by Nigeria’s stakeholders to ensure 30 per cent of all procurement is given to women businesses by 2026 becomes a reality.

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