By Halimah Olamide

The Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (PPA), has cleared the air regarding some discrepancies noticed on its website.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Director-General of the Agency, Fatai Idowu Onafowote, stating that acknowledging the misunderstandings arising from a lack of clarity, the agency has recognized the unintended misinterpretations of the information.

The discrepancies had led to uproar in the state as many accused the state government of recklessness in its fiscal handling of the state affairs.

“The Agency is committed to ensuring transparency, accuracy, and accountability in all government transactions, as mandated by the Lagos State Public Procurement Law.

“We regret that specific details, particularly concerning the descriptions of government dealings, may have inadvertently led to confusion, impacting both governmental entities and corporate partners providing services to the State.”

According to the statement, this came about due to a lack of detailed descriptions in the project information, which inadvertently led to confusion in the public space.

“We empathize with public concerns and extend our sincere apologies for any distress caused. It’s never our intent to cast doubt or cause misunderstandings that might tarnish the reputation of respected individuals and organizations involved in these transactions.”

The statement also stated that the agency has taken steps to address the pending issues thoroughly in order to resolve any confusion and assured of its commitment to delivering accurate reports and improving the standard of living of the people of Lagos State.

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“To address these concerns thoroughly, the Agency has taken immediate steps

“Line-by-line explanations of the contracts in question are attached herewith, aiming to provide absolute clarity and dispel any lingering misconceptions.

“The Agency will continue to improve its internal processes and communication methods as our commitment as a government is to offer clearer and more accessible information to the public.”

“It is pivotal to stress that the Agency’s autonomy exists to ensure fairness and transparency not to cause confusion or discredit any involved parties. We therefore assure the public of our unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of integrity in all our operations.

“Looking ahead, we pledge our continued commitment to consistently and accurately report all government transactions in the State.

“Our unwavering commitment remains to elevate the standard of living and enhance the quality of life for the people of Lagos. Rest assured, this commitment will always take precedence.”