The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has concluded its three-day training on Public Procurement Processes and Procedures for Management Staff, with the Acting Registrar, Dr. Fadipe Oladotun, assuring staff of more capacity development programmes aimed at enhancing productivity and improving service delivery.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Dr. Fadipe commended participants for their commitment throughout the training and emphasized the importance of continuous learning in building an efficient and result-oriented workforce.

According to him, the Council remains committed to investing in staff development as a strategic tool for achieving its mandate and realizing its vision of becoming a world-class veterinary regulatory authority.

“You will get more training to enhance productivity,” the Acting Registrar assured participants, noting that continuous capacity building is essential for improving performance, professionalism, and institutional effectiveness.

The three-day training exposed participants to key aspects of public procurement and due process. Resource persons delivered presentations on Procurement Implementation Process by Nazir Sani Umar; Fundamental Principles of Bid Examination/Valuation (Works, Goods and Services) by Aminu Zakari; and Complaint Procedure and Administrative Review by Chinedu David Njoku.
Participants gained practical knowledge on procurement planning, implementation, bid evaluation, complaint management, transparency, accountability, and compliance with the Public Procurement Act.

Dr. Fadipe urged staff to apply the knowledge acquired during the training to strengthen procurement processes within the Council and contribute more effectively to the achievement of organizational goals.

Participants expressed appreciation to the management of the Council for organizing the programme, describing it as insightful, impactful, and beneficial to their professional development.

The successful conclusion of the training underscores the Veterinary Council of Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, promoting best practices in public procurement, and enhancing productivity across all levels of the organization.