President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to providing sustainable and inclusive infrastructure for Nigerians, urging for stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors.
Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership Summit in Abuja on Tuesday, President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, emphasized the need for innovation, efficiency, and integrity in infrastructure development, beyond just capital and investments.
According to President Tinubu, what truly matters to the average Nigerian is access to basic infrastructure like power, roads, healthcare facilities, and quality schools. He declared, “We must build. We must deliver. And we must do it together.”
The Nigerian leader noted that the traditional model of solely public-funded infrastructure is no longer viable, making private sector participation crucial to bridging the existing infrastructure gap.
Persecondnews reports that Tinubu’s administration has taken steps to strengthen the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission and enhance its capacity to regulate and de-risk PPP transactions.
“We have acted boldly and responsibly in our economic reforms, laying a stable foundation for growth,” he said. The President urged participants to ensure the summit yields tangible results, including bankable projects and signed deals.
The summit, with the theme “Partnerships for Sustainable Development,” brought together stakeholders from government, private investors, development partners, and civil society to co-create new frameworks and strengthen institutional alignment towards project delivery.
Experts and dignitaries, including the Minister of Interior, Mr Tunji Ojo, and representatives from the African Development Bank and the International Finance Corporation, shared insights on the importance of PPPs in driving economic growth and development.
The Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Jobson Ewalefoh, described the summit as a platform for strategic convergence and a bridge between national aspirations and tangible development.
“This summit is a testament to Nigeria’s readiness to lead, not just follow, in the evolving global PPP ecosystem,” he said.
The event highlighted the potential for PPPs to drive infrastructure development and economic growth in Nigeria.
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