Global ICT Infrastructure Provider, Huawei Technologies has denied media reports that it has finalized plans to sue the Federal government in London over the $304M e-customs project over the movement of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to grant concession agreements to other companies.
Huawei Technologies is one of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) partners in the disputed $304 million e-Customs project.
In a statement yesterday, Huawei’s Director of Public Relations, Kelvin Yang explained that the company has no intention of suing the Nigerian government on the matter and added that Huawei remains committed to its long-term partnership with Nigeria and will continue to explore opportunities to support it. its technological development.
The statement reads, “Our attention has been drawn to a news story titled “Revenue at Risk $176b as Huawei moves to sue the FG in London over the $304M e-customs project” published in ThisDay Newspaper, Monday, March 6, 2023. Important to stated that Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited is the technical partner in the e-customs project. As a technical partner, our role is to support the project with technical expertise to further digitize the customs process. As a global technology leader, Huawei is always committed to working with governments, businesses, and communities around the world to drive innovation and foster sustainable growth”.
Yang noted that Huawei believes that technology can play a transformative role in improving people’s lives and helping countries achieve their development goals, adding that the company is committed to working with the Nigerian government and other partners in the country to advance the digital transformation agenda and unlock new opportunities. opportunities for economic growth and social development.
Huawei remains committed to transparency and open communication with all stakeholders and will continue to provide accurate and timely information to the relevant public. We urge the media to be careful and verify sources before publishing news related to Huawei or other companies, because false or misleading news can have serious consequences, including damaging the company’s reputation and damaging relationships with partners and customers. Huawei looks forward to continuing its partnership with the Nigerian government and contributing to the country’s digital transformation journey,” he said.