Politics Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Adebowale Adekunle, described procurement as the "hidden engine of electoral integrity," revealing that ongoing reforms under the Federal Government's agenda had already delivered "savings exceeding ₦1.1 trillion through improved price intelligence." By Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria's electoral system recorded savings exceeding ₦1.1 trillion from procurement reforms as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections, placing transparency and accountability at the centre of its operations. The disclosure was made at a high-level capacity-building workshop for National Electoral Commissioners and management staff held in Lagos on Monday, where stakeholders underscored p