Within Nigeria’s procurement system, affirmative procurement is not alien to the existing legal framework. These reforms are closely aligned with World Bank–supported procurement modernisation initiatives that prioritise institutional capacity, professional certification, and accountability as foundations for effective procurement governance (World Bank, 2020). Far from weakening procurement controls, a well-regulated affirmative procurement framework can strengthen compliance, transparency, and public confidence in the procurement system. In sum, affirmative procurement represents a legitimate, globally endorsed, and governance-enhancing tool for Nigeria’s public procurement system. When transparently designed and professionally implemented, affirmative procurement can help reposition public procurement as a cornerstone of good governance and inclusive economic growth in Nigeria.