Assessment of a due process best practices in procurement in Seplat Energy Nigeria Limited, Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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• August 16, 2026
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Ekere, Anietimfon Festus ¹  &  Prof. Joseph Ajadike ²

Abstract         

The study assessed due process practices in procurement within Seplat Energy Nigeria limited, Eket, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria. The aim was to examine how transparency, compliance, and vendor management shaped procurement outcomes. The objectives of the study include(i) to identify the procurement policy of Seplat Energy Nigeria Limited, (ii) ascertain the level of transparency and openness in Seplat’s procurement processes, (iii) determine the extent of compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal procurement policies, and (iv) evaluate the effectiveness of vendor prequalification and due diligence mechanisms. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Data were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were collected through questionnaires administered to employees of Seplat Energy Nigeria Limited and registered suppliers, while secondary data were sourced from books, journals, reports, and other relevant publications. A sample size of 246 was determined from a study population of 807 using the Freund and Williams’s formula. Data collected were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. Findings revealed that ethical standards, transparency & compliance are the key components, guiding principles, and implementation procedures that define the procurement policy of Seplat Energy Nigeria Limited F-calculated (6.3) being greater than the F-tabulated (2.7858), there was a significant level of transparency and openness in Seplat’s procurement processes, as indicated by the F-calculated (5.4) being greater than the F-tabulated (2.7858). The results also showed that Seplat significantly complied with regulatory frameworks guiding procurement in Nigeria, with F-calculated (7.9) greater than the F-tabulated (2.7858). Furthermore, vendor prequalification and due diligence mechanisms were found to be effective in ensuring fair competition and quality service deliveryF-calculated (8.7) being greater than the F-tabulated (2.7858). The study concluded that Seplat Energy Nigeria Limited had instituted transparent procedures, regulatory compliance measures, effective vendor prequalification, accountability structures, and ethical standards that enhanced its procurement system. However, occasional lapses in openness, limited stakeholder awareness, and gaps in strict regulatory adherence were identified. It was recommended that Seplat should adopt digital procurement platforms, strengthen monitoring and auditing systems, and improve continuous vendor evaluation to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in procurement.

Keywords: Due Process in Procurement, Procurement Transparency, Regulatory Compliance, Vendor Prequalification, Procurement Due Diligence.

Cite: Ekere, A. F. &  Joseph A. (2026). Assessment of a due process best practices in procurement in Seplat Energy Nigeria Limited, Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. International Journal of Quantity Surveying, Construction and Property Economics,4 (3), 1-27. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21965975