At a recent event, Simon Annan, President of the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply, strongly advocated for the expedited passage of the Procurement and Supply Bill into law.
Annan emphasized that the enactment of this bill is crucial for regulating procurement practices and providing statutory authority for the Institute’s operations, which will ensure consistency, standardization, and uniformity within the field.
Annan’s remarks were made during the induction ceremony of 330 new fellows, associates, and students into the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply, held in Accra.
The event, themed “Shaping the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain through Professionalization,” underscored the Institute’s dedication to advancing the profession of procurement and supply chain management in Ghana.
At the ceremony, Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum reiterated the government’s commitment to passing the Procurement Practicing Bill.
He urged the new inductees to make significant contributions in their communities, educational institutions, and professional environments.
Furthermore, Chief Teete Owusu-Nortey, Global President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, encouraged the inductees to invest their time and resources for the benefit of future generations, highlighting the critical role of professionalism in procurement and logistics.
The induction ceremony was a notable gathering of procurement and logistics professionals, as well as key stakeholders, all supporting the move towards a more regulated and professional procurement environment in Ghana.
