President Bola Tinubu yesterday directed that all approved infrastructure projects must transition from planning to immediate real-time execution.
The president gave the marching order at the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit with the theme, “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
The president said his administration remained determined to deliver infrastructure that are both sustainable and inclusive. The summit was organised by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) in Abuja.
Tinubu, particularly cautioned against any delays caused by bureaucratic hurdles. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, he said the federal government planned to fast-track approvals for viable projects and intensify coordination among Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure rapid implementation.
Tinubu also declared that the old model of public-only infrastructure funding was no longer sustainable. He said, “Our national aspirations far exceed what public budgets alone can deliver. That is why we must innovate and work together.
“We’re not looking for investors to carry burdens. We’re offering opportunities to create value. We seek long-term partners ready to help us bridge our infrastructure gap with purpose and precision.”
