Project Abstract

Abstract
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) plays a crucial role in the country's oil and gas sector, being the state-owned entity responsible for the exploration, production, and marketing of petroleum products. Over the years, concerns have been raised about transparency, efficiency, and accountability in NNPC's procurement processes. In response to these challenges, the Nigerian government enacted the Procurement Reforms Act to enhance transparency, accountability, and value for money in public procurement. This research project aims to analyze the impact of the Procurement Reforms Act as a tool for cost savings and accountability in NNPC. The study will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather data from both primary and secondary sources. Interviews and surveys will be conducted with key stakeholders in NNPC's procurement processes to understand their perspectives on the implementation of the Procurement Reforms Act. The research will focus on assessing the extent to which the Procurement Reforms Act has influenced cost savings in NNPC's procurement activities. By examining procurement data before and after the implementation of the Act, the study will seek to identify any noticeable improvements in efficiency and value for money. Furthermore, the research will investigate the impact of the Act on promoting accountability and reducing corruption risks in NNPC's procurement practices. Through a comprehensive analysis of the Procurement Reforms Act and its implementation within NNPC, this research project aims to provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the Act as a tool for enhancing transparency and accountability in public procurement. The findings of the study are expected to contribute to the ongoing discourse on procurement reforms in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, offering recommendations for further improving procurement practices within NNPC. Overall, this research project will shed light on the role of legislative reforms in driving cost savings and accountability in public procurement, with a specific focus on NNPC. By examining the implementation of the Procurement Reforms Act, the study aims to provide practical recommendations for enhancing transparency and efficiency in NNPC's procurement processes.

Project Overview

In the past, huge sums of government money have been siphoned through the processes of contract awards. A major thrust of this administration therefore, is the acceptance of Procurement Reforms Act as a tool for embracing transparency, competition, fairness, integrity, openness and value for money in the procurement reforms Act and seek the support of all governance for the implementation of the s