Nigerian Government Secures Arbitration Win Against UK Contractor in Procurement Dispute
ABUJA — The Nigerian government has achieved a final victory in an international arbitration against European Dynamics UK Ltd., a UK-based technology contractor, dismissing all claims valued at $6.2 million (approximately ₦9.3 billion). The tribunal’s ruling, which is not subject to appeal, fully relieves Nigeria of the financial claims related to a disputed national e-procurement project.
The dispute originated from a contract with Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). The contractor had sought payments and damages exceeding $6.2 million, but the arbitration tribunal found no merit in its case against the federal government.
Following the ruling, the Progressive Think Tank, a policy advocacy group, publicly commended the outcome. In a statement, the group’s National Coordinator, Christiana Titus, highlighted that the decision saved Nigeria significant public funds and demonstrated governmental resolve in upholding contractual standards and protecting national resources.
The Think Tank specifically praised the legal defense led by Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Bureau of Public Procurement’s Director-General, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun. The group stated that the success reflects effective leadership and a commitment to ensuring public money is spent only on services that meet agreed technical and value standards.
The case underscores the importance of rigorous adherence to due process in public procurement and coordinated institutional defense in international contractual disputes. Analysts note that the ruling sends a clear signal about Nigeria’s stance in such matters, reinforcing priorities of transparency, accountability, and value for money in government contracting.
The victory is seen as a precedent for how Nigeria manages and defends its interests in complex international commercial arbitration, potentially deterring future claims that do not align with delivered contractual performance.
