The Volta River Authority (VRA) emerged as a standout institution at the 7th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Summit & Awards 2025, held in Lagos, Nigeria, from July 3–5.
The Authority earned three prestigious honours, underscoring its leadership and innovation in public procurement across the continent.
VRA received the Excellence in Vendor Engagement award for its supplier-led approach to procurement, made possible through the deployment of Oracle Fusion.
This digital platform allows vendors to register independently and participate in procurement processes—greatly improving transparency, accessibility, and trust in the system.
The Authority also took home the Procurement Team of the Year (Silver) award in recognition of its structured and digitised procurement framework.
The team was celebrated for aligning procurement activities with national regulatory frameworks while incorporating strong internal controls and long-term project planning. This strategic approach has ensured value for money, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
Adding to the accolades, Jacob Fosu-Kyei, Director of Procurement at VRA, was named Africa’s Innovative Public Procurement Leader of the Year.
This personal honour recognises his visionary leadership in championing governance-driven reforms, enforcing compliance, and driving the digital transformation of VRA’s procurement processes.
His efforts have enhanced internal efficiency and positioned VRA as a model of public procurement excellence in the region.
These recognitions reflect VRA’s unwavering commitment to innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement.
With a focus on long-term value creation and stakeholder accountability, the Authority continues to set the standard for effective public procurement in Africa—fully aligning with the summit’s theme:
“Strengthening Public Procurement Governance & Compliance.”
Source: VRA
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