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By Gideon Maxwell<\/p>\n

August 15, 2024<\/b><\/p>\n

A French court has ordered the seizure of three aircraft associated with the Nigerian government, including a Dassault Falcon 7X, a Boeing 737, and an Airbus A330, valued at over $100 million.<\/p>\n

This action follows a legal dispute involving Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd., a Chinese company, and the Ogun State government over a revoked contract from 2016.<\/p>\n

The court’s decision was based on an arbitration ruling that awarded Zhongshan approximately $74.5 million due to the Ogun State government’s failure to honour the contract.<\/p>\n

The jets, currently undergoing maintenance in Paris and Switzerland, are restricted from movement until the award is paid.<\/p>\n

The Nigerian government has criticised the seizure, asserting it has no contractual obligations to Zhongshan and plans to contest the court’s decision, claiming the company misled the court.<\/p>\n

Contractual dispute<\/b><\/p>\n

In 2010, Zhongshan’s parent company, Zhuhai Zhongfu Industrial Group Co. Ltd., entered into a partnership with Ogun State to develop the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone.<\/p>\n

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However, in July 2016, the Ogun State government terminated Zhongshan’s management contract, leading to claims of contractual breaches and illegal actions against the company.<\/p>\n

Zhongshan subsequently initiated arbitration proceedings under the bilateral investment treaty between Nigeria and China.<\/p>\n

Arbitration rulings<\/b><\/p>\n

In March 2021, an arbitration tribunal awarded Zhongshan approximately $55.7 million, plus interest and legal costs, citing Nigeria’s breach of obligations under the treaty.<\/p>\n

Despite Nigeria’s attempts to assert state immunity, courts in the UK ruled against these claims, stating that Nigeria failed to meet the necessary deadlines for appeals.<\/p>\n

Recent developments<\/b><\/p>\n

The French court’s ruling to seize the jets is a direct consequence of Nigeria’s failure to comply with the arbitration award.<\/p>\n

The jets, which were undergoing maintenance at Paris-Le Bourget and Basel-Mulhouse airports, are now restricted from movement, sale, or purchase until Zhongshan receives the owed compensation.<\/p>\n

This situation is compounded by the recent seizure of Nigerian properties in Liverpool, England, related to the same dispute.<\/p>\n

Government response<\/b><\/p>\n

The Nigerian government has publicly stated that it has no contractual obligations to Zhongshan and is contesting the court’s decision.<\/p>\n

The Presidency emphasised that the dispute is between Zhongshan and Ogun State, asserting that it is actively seeking an amicable resolution.<\/p>\n

Critics, including political figures like Peter Obi, have condemned the situation as an embarrassment and a reflection of leadership failures in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

This ongoing legal battle highlights the complexities of international business agreements and the repercussions of local governmental decisions on national assets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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