The year 2022 expression of interest /tender opening exercise was held on May 18, 2022. The Executive Secretary (ES) of ARCN, Prof. Garba Hamidu Sharubutu mni, deeply appreciated all those present especially the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) as they represent a group that makes sure there is stability in the country. The ES, in his words, opined that the NGOs have never disappointed them and they too have not in like manner and that is why they are comfortable working with them. The ES, however, expressed his reservation over the low funding of his organization despite the enormous competition for needs. Despite the paucity of funds, he expressed delight in their modest achievement. In his brief remarks, the Head of Procurement, Mr Musa Garba presented the analysis of the exercise and noted that unlike in some Ministry, Department and Agencies (MDAs) that would go to Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for selective tender, the ES insisted that it must be thrown open for competitive bidding.