Legal Challenges and Remedies in Public Procurement Disputes: A Case Study of Nigeria's Court System

Abstract

Public procurement is vital for government functioning but prone to disputes and inefficiencies. This study analyzes procurement dispute resolution in Nigeria's court system. Questionnaires were administered to 152 legal experts and procurement stakeholders. Correlation analysis of variables like dispute type, legal framework, agencies, outcomes, costs, corruption, contract size, and location provided insights into relationships. Findings show reforms have not significantly improved transparency or reduced corruption. Dispute resolution remains constrained by lack of enforcement, delays, costs, and negative public perception. A multidimensional approach is imperative to strengthen the process through better adherence to laws, training, technology adoption, judiciary funding, alternative dispute resolution, and continuous review of policies.

Cite as

Oluwatoyin Babatunde Agboola. (2023). Legal Challenges and Remedies in Public Procurement Disputes: A Case Study of Nigeria's Court System. Recent Trends in Production Engineering, 6(3), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.842018