DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

In today’s dynamic and uncertain business environment, disruptions from suppliers have become a frequent problem for many organizations. Challenges such as late deliveries, increasing costs, and unstable supply networks often arise when suppliers do not perform as expected. This study examines how companies handle these disruptions, highlighting the types of risks involved and assessing the effectiveness of measures used to reduce their impact. The study used a survey approach involving 216 staff members from 12 medium and large organizations within the manufacturing, healthcare, and retail industries in Edo State, Nigeria. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA to evaluate how well different risk management strategies work. The findings indicate that supplier related risks such as delivery delays, poor product standards, and excessive dependence on a single supplier are widespread and have a significant influence on procurement activities. Organizations are addressing these risks through practices like using multiple suppliers, carrying out supplier assessments, and keeping buffer stock. These methods have produced moderate results, but further progress is still needed. The study concludes that although companies are taking steps to manage supplier risks, adopting more proactive, technology-driven approaches and improving cooperation with suppliers will strengthen supply chain resilience. It recommends expanding the supplier base, investing in realtime tracking tools, and fostering stronger supplier partnerships to reduce the effect of future disruptions.

This study investigates the influence of public procurement practices and institutional quality on Nigeria’s economic development between 1981 and 2024. Given that public procurement constitutes a substantial portion of national expenditure, it plays a critical role in shaping infrastructure delivery, public service provision, and long-term development outcomes. The Public Procurement Act of 2007 introduced a regulatory framework aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and value for money; however, persistent challenges remain. Weak enforcement mechanisms, corruption, political interference, and limited institutional capacity continue to diminish the effectiveness of public spending. The research examines the connections between procurement performance, governance quality, and economic development by reviewing historical trends, policy reforms, and institutional behaviors across key public sectors. It traces the evolution from a largely unregulated and opaque procurement environment in the 1980s and 1990s to a more structured system following the establishment of the Bureau of Public Procurement. Despite these improvements, institutional weaknesses and governance gaps still compromise project execution, contribute to cost overruns, and slow national progress

This study examines the life cycle assessment of health and environmental impact of ceramic tiles product in Edo State. The study examines the use and disposal stages of the life cycle of ceramic tiles. Primary data is used for the study, through the use of questionnaires distributed
using the Google Form. The questionnaire form is sent to four hundred (400) individuals in Benin City via their phone numbers. This method of distribution helped in reaching many individuals. The logistic regression technique was used to analyse the data obtained from the field. The adoption of the logistic technique was as a result of the binary nature of the dependent variables used in the study. However, the study finds that the use and disposal stages have no significant impact on the bad health condition of individuals but the two stage have significant
positive effect on the bad environmental condition on the state. However, the disposal stage is seen to have more significant effect on the bad environmental condition of the State. This means that there no proper ways of disposing the ceramic tiles waste in the State. As a result the study recommends that alternative method of flooring buildings and that more licenses should be given to more private waste disposal firms.

Sustainable agricultural procurement has become an essential pathway for improving food security and rural livelihoods in developing economies. This study examines the institutional drivers and challenges of sustainable agricultural procurement using the FADAMA Project in Ondo State, Nigeria, as a case study. The main objective was to assess procurement delivery effectiveness, identify institutional and operational barriers, and evaluate how existing sustainable procurement strategies contribute to agricultural productivity and long term sustainability across selected local government areas. The study adopted a descriptive and explanatory survey design, relying primarily on qualitative data collected from key stakeholders directly involved in FADAMA implementation and monitoring, including project officials and beneficiary institutions. Regression techniques were applied to analyze relationships between procurement delivery, institutional challenges, and sustainability outcomes. The target population was made up of 286 respondents which comprised individuals and organizations participating in the FADAMA project, providing empirical evidence on procurement planning, input distribution, monitoring processes, and sustainability practices.