Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Basil Ahiable, has called on Parliament to urgently pass the Procurement Professionalisation Bill currently before the House.

He emphasised that the Bill is fundamental to strengthening the public financial management system and directly aligns with the President’s Reset Agenda for a disciplined, efficient, and performance driven public sector.

Public procurement accounts for an estimated 40-50percent of government expenditure. Internal PPA assessments and international benchmarks indicate that Ghana can save a minimum of two to three billion cedis annually through full professionalisation.

These savings, according to the PPA chairman, would come from improved sourcing processes, fewer infractions, stronger value for money discipline, and reduced financial leakages.

Ahiable stressed that countries that have strengthened procurement capacity and enforced professional standards have seen significant improvements in transparency, cost savings, and public trust.

“Professionalising procurement is a national development imperative,” Ahiable stated. “A procurement system anchored on certified professionals and strong ethics will directly support the President’s Reset Agenda by reducing waste, improving accountability, and ensuring real value for every cedi spent.”

Adding to the Chairman’s call, the Chief Executive Officer of the PPA, Frank Mante, underscored the operational and long term benefits of the Bill.

“This Bill will help create a new ecosystem of skilled procurement professionals with the capacity to protect the public purse. It represents one of the most important efficiency milestones for Ghana’s future,” he said.

President of the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS), Dr Simon Annan, reaffirmed the Institute’s strong support for the passage of the bill, stressing that it would ensure professionalism and ethical procurement practice.

“Professionalisation is the foundation of ethical, transparent, and value driven procurement. Passing this Bill will strengthen professional integrity and position Ghana among global leaders in procurement excellence,” Dr Annan noted.

The PPA Chairman concluded by reaffirming the Authority’s commitment to providing technical support, capacity building frameworks, and transitional guidance to all public institutions once the Bill is passed.

“This reform is about protecting national resources, improving service delivery, and reinforcing public trust. Now is the time to act,” Ahiable emphasised.