Aims and Objectives of the SPESSCE UNILAG
The University of Lagos Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Centre of Excellence (UNILAG SPESSCE) was given mandate letter by National Universities Commission after a competitive selection process by NUC and the World Bank in 2020. To achieve its vision, UNILAG SPESSECE is poised to mount courses covering five specific stand-alone short courses, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate courses and full undergraduate courses in Procurement, Environmental Standards and Social Standards. The UNILAG SPESSECE is located at the commercial nerve center of Nigeria, and indeed sub-Saharan Africa and Africa to cushion the critical skill gap in these critical developmental needs in Procurement, Environmental Standards and Social Standards.
The SPESSCE UNILAG Sustainable Procurement is Designed to:
- Create Awareness on Global Standards in Sustainable Procurement in developed and developing countries. These include;
- Public Procurement Planning
- Sustainable Public Procurement’s Laws and Regulations
- Procurement Standards in Market Surveys and Needs Assessment
- Understand UN Conventions on Public Procurement
- Contract Management
- Build capacities Sustainable Procurement for Goods, Works and Services
- Internalize in Public Servants and Staff of Organized new global standards for the Procurement of Goods, Works and Services. The ultimate objective of this, is to ensure that government and people get value for their money.
- Teach and expose public servants and employees of organized private sector to ethical values guiding the sale of goods, contract implementation and execution.
- Facilitate programs in e-procurement covering open competitive bidding, e-evaluation and other related services on budget management.
- introducing programs in Sustainable Procurement in Arms Forces covering the Procurement of Arms for Government.
- through its globally acclaimed staff run programs on International Laws covering Procurement in the Military and Security Agencies thereby contributing to national development and national security.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives are designed to offer various options to the widest possible set of interested audience. They will not only be of use to a large body of students and practitioners but will also allow progression from one specific to the other. The basic features of the specific objectives are presented below.
Stand-Alone Programme
The offering of stand-alone courses at the introductory level at least once per academic year targeting mainly civil servants, private and civil society employed individuals, graduates and unemployed individuals as well as school leavers.
Advanced Certification Programme
The offering of an advanced certificate based on stand-alone courses plus some additional courses to meet the academic requirements. There is an opportunity that the Centres of Excellence also engage in offering courses required for certification by the MDAs or professional bodies.
Postgraduate Programme
The offering of postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and doctoral degrees in the PES area targeting students who already possess a diploma, bachelor’s degree or possibly a master’s degree in one or more fields of the PES area targeting individuals
Undergraduate Programme
Full undergraduate degree in the PES area targeting secondary school leavers aiming to join university; diploma holders; and any other recognized equivalent qualifications.
What Our Students
Have To Say
"The postgraduate program at the Centre has been a game-changer for my career. The in-depth curriculum and hands-on projects prepared me to tackle real-world sustainability challenges with confidence."
Adewale O.
Environmental Consultant"The short courses offered a perfect blend of theory and practical application. I gained valuable skills that I could immediately apply in my workplace, driving our sustainability initiatives forward."
Chinwe E.
Procurement Manager"Earning my Advanced Certificate from the Centre was an invaluable experience. The knowledge and network I built have been instrumental in advancing my career and making a positive impact in my community."