AN APPLICATION OF DUE PROCESS IN EXISTING PROCUREMENT METHODS IN NIGERIA

Abstract: This research work looks at Due Process Application in the procurement of construction projects in Nigeria. It gives a brief background of the introduction of due process generally in the Nigerian public sector and specifically in the construction industry.

This research goes further to highlight the gains made by the introduction and application of due process in construction projects. This was achieved by interviews and administering of questionnaires, which focused on the awareness/understanding of the concept of due process by project participants in the Nigerian construction industry.

This project also looked at the effectiveness of the application of due process procedure in the Procurement of construction project, since it’s adoption. It further asserts that ‘application or non-application’ of due process procedure or mechanism affects project delivery.

This research finally recommends that due process procedure should strictly be complied with and further extended to other tiers of Government, which are the State and Local Government. In doing this the gains so far made in the procurement of construction projects in the public sector would be fully harnessed.