The House of Representatives has issued a warning to public officeholders from ignoring parliamentary invitations.
The legislative house also advised the Ministries, Department and Agencies of government against violation of the Public Procurement Act.
The House Committee Chairman on Public Procurement, Unyime Idem gave the warning in Abuja on Monday at a public hearing on a bill, titled “A bill for an Act to amend the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria Act 2007″ to amend the 2007 Public Procurement Act.
The bill is to be in tandem with what is obtained in the procurement professional practice across the globe and for related matters.
He said that the bill is considered a priority because of its importance in shaping professionals in the field of purchasing and supply chain management in Nigeria.
He added that this includes the development of high-standard professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in procurement practice.
Others, he said, include value for money and efficiency in the procurement of works, goods and services within the MDAs as stipulated in the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
Idem reiterated the commitment of the committee to uphold the legal and institutional framework for the enthronement of transparency and accountability while stressing strict adherence and due process compliance to avoid legal repercussions and ensure the efficient and ethical utilisation of public resources
