13/02/2025

PPPs: FG, World Bank explore Capital Market option to fund infrastructure

February 9, 2025 The Federal Government has opened conversations with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank Group – on how to utilize the capital market and other available funding options  within Nigeria to fund infrastructure development through Public Private Partnership (PPP).     This was the focus of a meeting between the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the World Bank Team, who were on a fact finding mission […]
07/02/2025

FG approves Kashimbila Integrated Cargo/Agro- Allied Airport

  . . . 3,000 hectares farm, livestock ranch, Free Trade Zone underway February 7th, 2025     The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concession of the Kashimbila Integrated Cargo/Agro-Allied Airport in Taraba state under a Public Private Partnership arrangement (PPP).   Approved under the regulatory guidance of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), the project cuts across agriculture, water resources, and aviation sectors.   It features the upgrade of an airstrip in […]
28/01/2025

ICRC RECEIVES ONDO STATE GOVERNOR, LUCKY AIYEDATIWA URGES STATES TO EMBRACE PPP TO BRIDGE INFRASTRUCTURE GAP

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 […]
03/12/2024

ICRC, NAICOM, collaborate to enforce insurance cover for FG’s PPP assets

  PRESS RELEASE December 3rd, 2024   ICRC, NAICOM, collaborate to enforce insurance cover for FG’s PPP assets . . .To issue compliance modalities in Q1 2025   The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has partnered the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to mandate concessionaires of government assets to procure insurance covers for the assets under Public Private Partnership (PPP)  arrangements . The two commissions reached the agreement when the Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM Mr. […]
30/10/2024
ICRC DG with Minister of Sciencw

FG considers PPPs to fund key science and technology projects

  PRESS RELEASE October 30th, 2024   FG considers PPPs to fund key science and technology projects . . . As ICRC, Science Ministry agree partnership   The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that it will consider using private sector funds through Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a funding option for certain key projects in the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology.   This was disclosed when the Director General of the Infrastructure Concession […]
08/10/2024

FG sets up task force to fast-track PPPs in aviation sector

  . . . As Keyamo, Ewalefoh agree to drive investment in aviation October 8, 2024   In its bid to unlock the economic potentials of the aviation sector through investment in Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), the Federal Government has established task forces in the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), and the Ministry of Aviation. This was the outcome of a courtesy visit by the Director General of the ICRC, Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh to […]
23/09/2024

$3.5bn Bakassi Deep Seaport construction to begin soon – ICRC

The Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh has said that the construction of the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport will commence soon under the administration of Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River State. Ewalefoh stated this at a High-level Stakeholders’ meeting where a statement  of endorsement for the port project was signed. He assured that the project will be completed in record time. Ewalefoh said that his assurance […]
19/09/2024
PPPs: FG to audit all projects, enforce statutory insurance of PPP assets – ICRC

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September 18, 2024 PPPs: FG to audit all projects, enforce statutory insurance of PPP assets – ICRC … Honours interior minister as PPP icon for attracting over $500million investment through PPPs           …As Minister moves to make agencies self-sufficient through PPP   The Federal Government through the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has said that it would conduct an audit of all Public Private Partnership projects to ascertain their performance as well as ensure that […]
09/09/2024
DG ICRC, Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh during the retreat in Uyo

Infrastructure Devt.: ICRC to issue approval certificates in 7 days – Ewalefoh

Infrastructure Devt.: ICRC to issue approval certificates in 7 days – Ewalefoh   The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has said that it will henceforth issue Outline Business Case (OBC) Certificate of Compliance and the Full Business Case (FBC) Certificate of Compliance within seven days.   This follows the charge by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Director General of the Commission, Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh “to accelerate investment in National Infrastructure through innovative mobilization […]
19/08/2024
DG ICRC, Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh during the retreat in Uyo

PPP: New ICRC DG, Ewalefoh, vows to accelerate infrastructure Development

PRESS RELEASE August 19th, 2024 PPP: New ICRC DG, Ewalefoh, vows to accelerate infrastructure Development . . . Rolls out six-point Policy Direction   The Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, has vowed to streamline processes required to deliver Public Private Partnerships (PPP) projects in order to accelerate infrastructure development and bridge the attendant gaps and stimulate the economy. He said this at the weekend during a strategic […]
24/07/2024
Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, DG ICRC

Senate confirms appointment of Dr Ewalefoh as DG, ICRC

    …As Ewalefoh pledges to boost investors’ confidence, infrastructure Devt. July 23, 2024         The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh as the Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).   His confirmation is sequel to his successful screening by the Committee on Trade and Investment, following the transmission of his nomination by President Bola Tinubu, GCFR in a letter to the President of […]
25/03/2024

Electricity Act: Nnaji urges States to employ PPP in Power infrastructure,

Electricity Act: Nnaji urges States to employ PPP in Power infrastructure, …advocates Regional Power projects over individual state-owned …As ICRC hosts quarterly Nigeria PPP Network   State governments have been urged to employ Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in procuring power infrastructure in their states. Prof. Bart Nnaji, a former Minister of Power gave the charge on Thursday when he presented a paper at the first quarter 2024 Nigeria Public Private Partnership Network (NPPPN) meeting which […]
18/03/2024
From L: Director General of Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Michael Ohiani with Port Manager, NPA, Calabar Port, Mr Olumati Festus, during a monitoring visit by the ICRC to the Port

ICRC lauds Calabar Port’s remarkable achievement

  By Christian Njoku – News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has  lauded the remarkable achievement of Calabar Port irrespective  inherent challenges. The Director-General, Mr Michael Ohiani, stated this when members of the commission visited the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and terminal operators in Calabar. Ohiani stated that despite inherent infrastructure challenges, the port had been able to find innovative ways of doing business. The ICRC chief […]
30/11/2023

Austria eyes partnership with Nigeria on transportation infrastructure

  ….Mr. Ohiani assured the team of the commission’s commitment in public-private partnerships. The Government of Austria has sought partnership with the Federal Government in the provision of transportation infrastructure and other areas of public-private partnerships. This is contained in a statement signed by the Head, Media and Publicity, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Manji Yarling, in Abuja on Wednesday. Ms. Yarling said the partnership was sought when the Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Thomas Schlesinger, paid […]
19/10/2023
President Tinubu precides over FEC

FEC approves concession of ‘Colonial’ Central Workshop Ijora

October 19, 2023 …First PPP project approved in Tinubu’s administration … Facility to manufacture, maintain and provide engineering services   The Federal Executive Council has approved the concession of the Central Workshop Ijora to a private sector firm for rehabilitation and optimal operation under the regulatory guidance of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). This is the First Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects to be approved under the new administration of H.E. President Bola Ahmed […]
03/10/2023
63rd INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE BY DG ICRC

63rd INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE BY DG ICRC

October 1, 2023   CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO TO HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR  HIS EXCELLENCY VICE PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA, GCON AND THE GOOD PEOPE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA;  ON THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA   The Management and Staff of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) heartily congratulate H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, H.E. Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON and the good people of the […]