# Nigeria Auditor-General Reports Procurement Breaches

The Auditor-General for the Federation of Nigeria released the 2024 Annual Report highlighting significant procurement non-compliance and internal control weaknesses across federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The report identifies breaches in procurement rules involving contracts totaling approximately ₦19.91 billion awarded by 15 MDAs, with the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) accounting for the largest share. Broader irregularities involving 29 MDAs amount to ₦76.96 billion, underscoring systemic challenges in procurement oversight and enforcement. The report calls for enhanced accountability, corrective actions, and modernization of the federal audit framework through pending legislation to strengthen procurement compliance and internal controls.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should anticipate increased scrutiny and potential reforms affecting federal contracting processes in Nigeria.
- Agencies and contractors must prepare for stricter enforcement and oversight mechanisms as audit findings drive institutional reforms.
- Businesses engaging with Nigerian federal MDAs should evaluate compliance risks and strengthen internal controls to align with evolving procurement standards.
- The pending legislative modernization of audit frameworks may introduce new compliance requirements and reporting obligations for federal procurement activities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA)
- Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development
- Auditor-General for the Federation
- National Assembly
- Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation

### Sources
- [15 MDAs breached procurement rules in N19.91bn contracts — Audit report - ThePointNG](https://www.thepointng.com/15-mdas-breached-procurement-rules-in-n19-91bn-contracts-audit-report) - ThePointNG
- [After the audit](https://businessamlive.com/after-the-audit) - Businessamlive