Ethiopia’s e-GP Innovation is Inspiring Nigeria’s Public Sector Reform once again!

(Nov. 04/2026| Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) – The Federal Public Procurement and Property Authority (FPPPA) of Ethiopia has officially hosted the 5th round delegation of Nigerian officials for a comprehensive experience-sharing engagement focused on the implementation of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system.

The welcoming and closing address was delivered by H.E. Mrs. Meseret Meskele, Director General of the Federal Public Procurement and Property Authority. In her speech, Her Excellency warmly welcomed the Nigerian delegation to Ethiopia and highlighted the strong institutional ties and shared aspirations between both nations in building accountable, transparent, and efficient public institutions.

H.E. Mrs. Meseret stated that Public procurement is much more than the process of acquiring goods, works, and services rather it is a strategic instrument of government for ensuring efficient and economical use of public resources, promoting economic development, strengthening private sector participation, and enhancing public trust.

Her Excellency Mrs. Meseret also emphasized that the engagement should not be viewed merely as a one-off visit, but as a foundational step toward long-term institutional partnerships, continuous collaboration, and professional exchange between Ethiopia and Nigeria in the field of public procurement reform.

In the day, Comprehensive Presentation about e-GP was delivered by Mr. Wondwossen Wonjelo, Deputy Manager of e-GP. In his presentation, he covered the general concepts, strategic importance, and tangible benefits realized through e-GP, the current state and operational landscape of the e-GP, key implementation challenges encountered, practical steps taken to address these bottlenecks, and future strategic directions of Ethiopian e-GP System.

The presentation was followed by an engaging discussion. Members of the Nigerian delegation raised key operational and strategic questions and shared their insights. Mr. Yafet Mekonnen, e-GP Project Manager, alongside the technical project team, provided comprehensive responses and practical clarifications to the queries raised.

Finally, the Nigerian delegation expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality and the valuable practical insights gained throughout their time in the authority.