# ICC Dismisses Sunrise Power Claim Against Nigeria

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal in Paris dismissed Sunrise Power's $2.35 billion claim against the Federal Republic of Nigeria concerning the Mambilla Hydropower Project in Taraba State. This ruling, announced on September 18, 2026, represents a significant legal victory for the Nigerian government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and underscores the importance of robust contract management, transparency, and institutional safeguards in large-scale infrastructure procurements.

- **Why this matters:** The dismissal reduces financial risk exposure for the Nigerian government and reinforces confidence in the enforceability of government contracts.
- Procurement professionals should note the critical role of due diligence and dispute resolution mechanisms in managing multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects.
- Contractors and vendors involved in large public works should evaluate contract terms carefully to mitigate litigation risks.
- This outcome may influence future procurement strategies and contract structuring for hydropower and energy infrastructure projects in Nigeria and similar jurisdictions.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

### Vendors
- Sunrise Power (Contractor)

### Key Quotes
> The ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce tribunal in Paris, France, dismissing Sunrise Power’s $2.35 billion claim against Nigeria is a significant development and an outcome that deserves to be acknowledged.
> — Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, Convener of Arewa Think Tank

### Sources
- [Mambilla hydropower: Arewa Think Tank hails Tinubu as tribunal dismisses contractor’s $2.35bn claims - The Nation Newspaper](https://thenationonlineng.net/mambilla-hydropower-arewa-think-tank-hails-tinubu-as-tribunal-dismisses-contractors-2-35bn-claims) - The Nation Newspaper