General News of Wednesday, 14 March 2018Source: kasapafmonline.comDirect MASLOC contract questions to Finance Minister – Adwoa SafoHonourable Adwoa Safo said this in reference to the Public Procurement ActThe Minister of State in Charge of Public Procurement, Hon. ” Mr. Speaker, per the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) and (Act 914) as amended – the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) is the regulatory body charged with the mandate of granting procurement approvals and ensuring compliance with all relevant procurement rules and processes. Per the definition prescribed in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) and (Act 914) as amended a Minister is defined as; “Minister” means the Minister responsible for Finance. Hence, in accordance with the Standing Orders of Parliament all questions ought to be directed to the Ministry of Finance”, she noted. She added “The Office of the Minister responsible for Public Procurement exists to advise H.E.

Source: GhanaWeb March 14, 2018 16:07 UTC