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Following a Call for Proposals to establish the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Centre for Excellence (SPESSCE) through NUC by the World Bank in 2019, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria submitted one of the best proposal's on Sustainable Procurement Management, Sustainable Environment Studies, and Sustainable Social Development Standards. The proposal addresses areas ranging from applied research, capacity building and risk management.
After rigorous and extensive review of proposals sent by different universities across Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University secured the award and approval for the establishment of ABU SPESSCE for the North West Zone. This reaffirmed the position of our university in the community of universities. Kudos to the Vice Chancellor Professor Ibrahim Garba for his brilliance in turning arround competetive stance of our institution. The Sustainable precurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Centre of Excellence is headed by Professor Wisdom S. Japhet. Prof. Japhet was appointed Centre Leasder after the demise of Late Professor Mohammed Bello YUNUSA who was the Pioneer Centre Leader (2012 - 2024).
Our philosophy is to produce high caliber graduates with the required analytical and problem solving skills in the areas of procurement, environmental, and social standards, relevant to national and international communities, on all kinds of projects irrespective of the sector. The Centre will partner with people and mount courses on issues of sustainable development at all levels of society, in order to build communities that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. The courses will offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient communities that will promote sustainable development in all of their development activities.
The Centre will partner with people and mount courses on issues of sustainable development at all levels of society, in order to build communities that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. The courses will offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient communities that will promote sustainable development in all of their development activities.
Our vision statement is to be a highly respected, international world-class provider of knowledge and skills in procurement, social and environmental standards for individuals from all walks of life through harmonizing safe and efficient international standards in procurement with the social and environmental needs of our partner communities.
The proposed centre is envisioned to take ownership of promoting systematic and sustainable capacity building and professionalisation in the areas of Procurement, Environment and Social Standards. It is expected to serve as a catalyst for speedy reduction in waste of resources and corrupt practices with respect to these target areas. The root causes of these problems are lack of qualified practitioners in procument, environment and social standards. Due to these, there is prevailing incapacity at the level of enforcement of basic standards and risk management in the target areas.
The mission statement of the Centre is to provide quality education in procurement, social and environmental standards in order to enable economic growth in all sectors of the economy through sustainable development and good governance that supports employees, community and the local and global environment.
The proposed centre is envisioned to take ownership of promoting systematic and sustainable capacity building and professionalisation in the areas of Procurement, Environment and Social Standards. It is expected to serve as a catalyst for speedy reduction in waste of resources and corrupt practices with respect to these target areas. The root causes of these problems are lack of qualified practitioners in procument, environment and social standards. Due to these, there is prevailing incapacity at the level of enforcement of basic standards and risk management in the target areas.
The main aim of the programs and courses in the Centre is to stimulate and sustain candidate’s interest in procurement, social and environmental standards, and the objectives are to:
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At the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental, and Social Standards Enhancement Center of Excellence (SPESSE-CE), Ahmadu Bello University, we take pride in ensuring that our students graduate on time while upholding the highest standards of academic and professional excellence. Our well-structured programs, dedicated faculty, and streamlined processes empower graduates to complete their studies without unnecessary delays, equipping them with the skills and expertise needed to excel in their careers and contribute meaningfully to society.
The Sustainable Procurement, Environmental, and Social Standards Enhancement Center of Excellence (SPESSE-CE) at Ahmadu Bello University boasts a powerful network of alumni who are making significant impacts across various sectors. Our graduates, equipped with world-class knowledge and skills, are leaders and change-makers in sustainable procurement, environmental management, and social standards. The strength of our alumni network lies in their ongoing support and collaboration, providing valuable mentorship, career opportunities, and industry insights to current students. This strong, dynamic community continues to drive positive change and foster professional growth, contributing to the success of both individuals and organizations worldwide.
