The World Bank Group has announced a 30-month debarment for two Nigerian companies, Viva Atlantic Limited and Technology House Limited, along with their Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Norman Didam, due to fraudulent, collusive, and corrupt practices related to the National Social Safety Nets Project in Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Monday, the World Bank explained that the project, which was designed to provide financial assistance to poor and vulnerable households, was tainted by unethical practices during a procurement process and the awarding of contracts in 2018.
The statement said, “The World Bank Group today announced the 30-month debarment of two Nigeria-based companies—Viva Atlantic Limited and Technology House Limited—and their Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Norman Bwuruk Didam.”
The bank revealed that Viva Atlantic Limited, Technology House Limited, and Didam had misrepresented conflicts of interest in their bids and illegally obtained confidential tender information from public officials. These actions were deemed fraudulent and collusive, violating the bank’s Anti-corruption Framework.
Additionally, the World Bank noted that Viva Atlantic Limited and Didam had falsified the company’s experience records, submitted counterfeit manufacturer’s authorization letters, and offered bribes to project officials, all of which were considered corrupt practices.
