Nigeria is set to convene a major international summit aimed at transforming its infrastructure landscape through strengthened partnerships with the private sector. The 2025 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit, organised by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), will take place from June 17 to 18 in Abuja. The event will bring together senior government officials, international investors, development partners, and key private sector players for two days of in-depth engagement.
Carrying the theme “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the summit is designed as a platform to explore innovative financing models, facilitate project execution, and drive economic growth through infrastructure delivery. It comes at a time when Nigeria is actively seeking to expand investment in key sectors including transportation, energy, health, agriculture, housing, and digital infrastructure.
Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, Director General of the ICRC, described the Summit as a turning point in Nigeria’s approach to infrastructure development. In a statement signed by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head of Media and Publicity, Dr. Ewalefoh stressed that the gathering would go beyond discussion, focusing on practical solutions, investment mobilization, and actionable outcomes.
“This is not just a conference of speeches,” he said. “It is a gathering of doers. We intend to remove bureaucratic hurdles, unlock private capital, and deliver real infrastructure projects that impact everyday life—from railway tracks and power lines to broadband networks, classrooms, hospitals, and tourism hubs.”
Dr. Ewalefoh further emphasized that the Renewed Hope Agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not merely a policy document but a national mission. According to him, the PPP Summit will serve as a global statement that Nigeria is not waiting for development but is taking decisive action to make it happen.
“The goal is to show investors that Nigeria is open for business, and the PPP framework is ready to support viable, bankable projects. This Summit is about bridging the gap between aspiration and execution,” he added.
The event will be officially opened at the State House Banquet Hall with a keynote speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The opening ceremony will also feature a special address by Dr. Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), and goodwill messages from senior executives of the African Development Bank (AfDB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and other global institutions.
The second day of the Summit will shift to the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, where participants will take part in panel discussions and technical sessions. These will cover a broad range of topics including project structuring, risk sharing, investor confidence, and performance-based PPP models. Emphasis will be placed on practical case studies such as the Lekki Deep Sea Port project in Nigeria, Cape Verde’s Wind Power initiative, and the Sene-Gambia Bridge connecting Senegal and The Gambia—each offering valuable lessons in successful PPP implementation.
A major highlight of the summit will be real-time collaboration between public officials and private investors, with a focus on co-creating solutions and fast-tracking project development. This approach marks a departure from traditional policy dialogues and positions the summit as a working platform for immediate impact.
The event is expected to feature participation from high-profile investment firms and financial institutions including Africa50, PAC Capital, Norrenberger, Financial Derivatives Company, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and KPMG. These entities will be instrumental in fostering strategic partnerships and funding opportunities across Nigeria’s infrastructure value chain.
In addition to panel discussions, the Summit will offer exclusive networking sessions, investor roundtables, and opportunities for deal origination and closure. The ICRC has positioned the event as a critical part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to attract long-term investment, increase infrastructure stock, and enhance the quality of life for its citizens.
Ultimately, the 2025 PPP Summit aims to shift the national conversation from policy formulation to project implementation. It reinforces the role of PPPs as a foundational tool in achieving sustainable development and transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure trajectory.