ELRA : FG Issues Mandatory Compliance Directive To MDAs

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The Federal Government, through the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) has issued a mandatory compliance directive to all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDA’s) regarding equipment leasing procedures and documentation in the country.

A statement in Abuja by the Registrar of ELRA, Donald Wokoma, says the notice, based on the Circular with Ref. No. F/LEG/2809/15/T2/7 dated 27th June 2025 from the Federal Ministry of Finance, formally establishes the operational framework for ELRA and mandates all MDA’s to engage the agency on all equipment leasing matters.

“The key directives to MDAs include: Ensuring that an ELRA registration certificate accompanies all procurement processes involving equipment leasing”.

“Registering all lease agreements with ELRA as a prerequisite for procurement eligibility”.

He also emphasised the importance of wide circulation and strict adherence to the directive across all government institutions.

Wokoma explained further that, “the integration of equipment leasing into a formal registration process will not only boost confidence in lease transactions but also contribute to the overall fiscal efficiency of the government.”

According to the statement all MDAs are now required to interface with ELRA via its official website or designated phone lines for any transactions involving equipment leasing.

He also emphasised the importance of wide circulation and strict adherence to the directive across all government institutions.

He, therefore, urged stakeholders to take immediate action to align with the directive to avoid contravening the established regulations.

PR Florence Adewale