By: Collins Nnabuife – Abuja
Huawei has distanced itself from alleged plans to sue Nigerian government over $304 million e-customs project.
Huawei in a statement signed by its Director Public Relations, Kelvin Yang said Huawei remains committed to its long-term partnership with Nigeria.
“Our attention has been drawn to a news story with the headline “$176 billion Revenue at Risk as Huawei moves to sue FG in London over $304M e-customs project” published in ThisDay Newspaper of Monday, March 6, 2023.
“Huawei wishes to clarify that it has no intention of suing the Nigerian government over this matter. Huawei remains committed to its long-term partnership with Nigeria and will continue exploring opportunities to support its technological development”, the statement said.
The statement stated that Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited is the technical partner in the e-custom project, and is the technical partner, their role is to support the project with its technical expertise to improve the digitalization of the customs process.
“As a global technology leader, Huawei has always been committed to partnering with governments, businesses, and communities around the world to drive innovation and foster sustainable growth.
“Huawei believes technology can play a transformative role in improving people’s lives and helping countries achieve their development goals.
“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 for economic growth and social development”, the statement noted.
Huawei however, urged media outlets to exercise caution and verify their sources before publishing news related to the company or any other company, as false or misleading news can have serious consequences, including damaging the reputation of companies and harming their relationships with partners and customers.
“Huawei remains committed to transparency and open communication with all its stakeholders and will continue to provide accurate and timely information to the public as appropriate.
“Huawei looks forward to continuing its partnership with the Nigerian government and contributing to the country’s digital transformation journey”, the statement added.
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