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Jul 1, 1987
Contract Award—Nigerian Experience
Author: C. M. AnekweAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 113, Issue 3
Abstract
The construction industry in Nigeria witnessed its greatest growth in the last decade, a time during which it was also perceived to be the most abused. Because of this perceived abuse, the various governments (federal and state) had to set up judicial review commissions to investigate the contracts awarded by the defunct civilian regime. This paper focuses on the question of contract awards, and the accompanying fraud. Measures to minimize the fraud are suggested.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 113 • Issue 3 • July 1987
Pages: 229 - 235
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Published online: Jul 1, 1987
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C. M. Anekwe
Asst. Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Port Harcourt, P.M.B. 5323, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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