State Governors have been charged to join President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s drive to bridge the infrastructure gap across the country through Public Private Partnerships. The Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja after a meeting with the Ondo state Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who was in the ICRC on a private visit to the Director General, to discuss key Public Private Partnership projects being undertaken by the state.

Speaking after the meeting, Ewalefoh said that the current administration was committed to collaborations that will bring about improved infrastructure for Nigerians, stressing that the visit of the governor was strategic and a testament to the Governor’s vision of attracting private financing to Ondo State. He further stated that the meeting today is part of the efforts at the ICRC to forge collaborations between the National and Sub-nationals in terms of delivering infrastructure for Nigerians”.

He enjoined other state governors to emulate the Governor by collaborating with the Commission to advance their PPP endeavours, adding that the ICRC was ready to provide support and guidance.

On his part, the Ondo state Governor commended the Commission for the good work that it was doing in regulating and advancing PPPs across Nigeria. He stated that Ondo state is looking at delivering the Deep-Sea Port project through the regulatory guidance of the ICRC and assured that he is willing to follow the guidance and processes of the Commission, in ensuring that the project succeeds as it holds tremendous prospects for the State and the country.

He praised the leadership of the Director General and the tremendous achievement he has made within his short time in office. Describing it as transformational and inspirational.