How procurement fraud stalled $100 million malaria project in Nigeria — Minister

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Mr Pate also said a Nigerian company, which had earlier won the bidding for the project, was disqualified and blacklisted from all UN contracts for three years.

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He explained that a Nigerian company subsequently emerged as the only pre-qualified entity from the competitive national bidding process. The minister did not however mention the name of the company. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.“They investigated for several months and all those that were alleged against were given the opportunity, and an independent panel—not the government of Nigeria, concluded beyond reasonable doubt that there was collusion on the allegation that was made.

Mr Pate explained that UNOPS had proposed using a foreign manufacturer after the Nigerian company was disqualified, however, he refused to approve it in order to protect national interest. “The reason why we are all here is because of Nigeria. If it is a grant or aid it would be different. We are here because it is a loan that we are going to pay back with interest. We demand a report from the ministry.

 

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