By Fatima Kpaka
Sierra Leone — September 17, 2025: The National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) has officially commenced the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase for its Electronic Government Procurement (E-GP) system, marking a major milestone in Sierra Leone’s digital transformation of public procurement.
The UAT exercise is currently underway at NPPA’s newly equipped E-GP Training Room at Lotto House in Freetown. It brings together selected staff from NPPA and various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to rigorously test the platform’s functionality, usability, and compliance with operational standards before its nationwide rollout.
The testing is being conducted in partnership with Perago, the lead solution provider, and IT Warehouse, the local technical support partner. The UAT allows users to identify and resolve potential gaps or challenges in a controlled environment, ensuring the system is robust, user-friendly, and aligned with Sierra Leone’s procurement laws and international best practices.
For MDAs, the exercise offers hands-on experience with the E-GP platform, helping procurement professionals build confidence and prepare to lead its adoption within their institutions. For Perago and IT Warehouse, it serves as a validation of their development and integration efforts, with user feedback guiding final refinements.
The smooth execution of the UAT has been praised as a reflection of the visionary leadership of NPPA Chief Executive, Chief Fodie J. Konneh. His commitment to innovation and reform continues to shape Sierra Leone’s procurement landscape, positioning the country as a regional leader in digital governance.
Following the UAT, NPPA will launch a Training of Trainers program to equip selected MDA staff with the skills to train their colleagues nationwide. This will be followed by a comprehensive awareness campaign targeting suppliers, contractors, service providers, civil society, and the general public to ensure broad understanding and support for the new system.
The launch of the UAT underscores Sierra Leone’s commitment to enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public resource management. It also reinforces NPPA’s role in leading procurement reforms through technology, paving the way for a more responsive and equitable public procurement system.