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Is the privatization process effective? |
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50a:
In law, all businesses are eligible to compete for privatized state assets.
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Comments: The law only mentions strategic investors and blueprint. Nigeria's Privatization and Commercialization Program defines core investors as one with the financial muscle and managerial know-how.
References: Section 4, Public Enterprise Privatization and Commercialization Act, 1999
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50b:
In law, there are regulations addressing conflicts of interest for government officials involved in privatization.
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Comments: No specific mention is made anywhere in the law.
References: Public Enterprise Privatization and Commercialization Act, 1999
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50c:
In practice, conflicts of interest regulations for government officials involved in privatization are enforced.
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Comments: Although there are no formal regulations, the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) in theory claims to strive to maintain this ethical standard. There are no records of these enforcements.
References: 1. Eloka Uzoma Chuks-Nwosu, assistant director, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), BPE's office, Aug. 14, 2007; 2.Prof. Sam Egwu, head of the Department of Political Sciences, Kogi State University, Gubabi Hotel, Abuja, Aug. 30, 2007
Peer Review Comments: Conflict of interest regulations are never enforced.
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Can citizens access the terms and conditions of privatization bids? |
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51a:
In law, citizens can access privatization regulations.
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Comments: There are no specific provisions in the law.
References: Public Enterprise Privatization and Commercialization Act, 1999
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51b:
In practice, privitizations are effectively advertised.
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Comments: Most privatization has been effectively advertised in international and local media. Some have been poorly or not at all advertised.
References: 1. Eloka Uzoma Chuks-Nwosu, assistant director, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), BPE's office, Aug. 14, 2007; 2.Prof. Sam Egwu, head of the Department of Political Sciences, Kogi State University, Gubabi Hotel, Abuja, Aug. 30, 2007
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51c:
In law, the government is required to publicly announce the results of privatization decisions.
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Comments: There is no specific provision in the law.
References: Public Enterprise Privatization and Commercialization Act, 1999
Peer Review Comments: There may not be specific provision in law, but results of major privatization decisions are reported on or "scooped" by media outlets.
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51d:
In practice, citizens can access privatization regulations within a reasonable time period.
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Comments: Records are available on request, but this involves most times getting in touch with the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).
References: 1. Eloka Uzoma Chuks-Nwosu, assistant director, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), BPE's office, Aug. 14, 2007; 2.Prof. Sam Egwu, head of the Department of Political Sciences, Kogi State University, Gubabi Hotel, Abuja, Aug. 30, 2007
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51e:
In practice, citizens can access privatization regulations at a reasonable cost.
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Comments: These are usually given out for free.
References: 1. Eloka Uzoma Chuks-Nwosu, assistant director, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), BPE's office, Aug. 14, 2007; 2.Prof. Sam Egwu, head of the Department of Political Sciences, Kogi State University, Gubabi Hotel, Abuja, Aug. 30, 2007
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