By Ebenezer Mabinuola
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to host the 2025 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit in Abuja on June 17–18, in a bold move to attract private investment and fast-track critical infrastructure development across the country.
Organized by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) under the leadership of Director-General, Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, the summit will unfold across two key venues: the State House Banquet Hall on the opening day, and the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton on the second day.
Themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the event is expected to be a strategic turning point in the federal government’s efforts to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver the keynote address on Day One, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to harnessing private-sector capacity to fulfill national infrastructure goals.
Notably, Dr. Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank, will present a special address, while goodwill messages will be delivered by global financial institutions such as the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Top-tier investment players – including Africa50, AFC, PAC Capital, Norrenberger, KPMG, and Financial Derivatives – are also expected to participate, positioning the summit as a key networking and investment opportunity.
The two-day event will not only explore broad sectors like energy, transport, broadband, health, housing, agriculture, and education, but also feature case studies from successful PPP models including Nigeria’s Lekki Deep Sea Port, Cape Verde’s Wind Power Project, and the Senegal-Gambia Bridge.
“What makes this Summit different is that it is not just about speeches,” said Dr. Ewalefoh. “We are converging to dismantle bottlenecks, unlock capital, and create impact that Nigerians can see and touch—from power lines to rail tracks, hospital corridors to broadband cables.”
He added, “We believe PPPs are the bridge between vision and reality. This is the time to shift from policy to projects, from talk to tangible transformation.”
Day Two will feature deep-dive technical sessions and sector-specific panels, offering platforms for direct engagement between government agencies, local and foreign investors, and infrastructure professionals. The focus will be on unlocking bankable projects and creating replicable investment models tailored to Nigeria’s development landscape.
The ICRC has emphasized that the summit aims not only to facilitate dialogue but to drive action, as the Renewed Hope Agenda prioritizes infrastructure-led growth as a catalyst for job creation, economic diversification, and social impact.
With Nigeria’s infrastructure needs estimated at over $100 billion annually, the 2025 PPP Summit could mark a defining step in closing the funding gap and building the foundations for a more resilient and connected economy.
