PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has ordered the swift implementation of all approved infrastructure projects across Nigeria, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to delivering sustainable and inclusive development.
The directive was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit, themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda”.
The event was organized by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) in Abuja.
Tinubu stressed the urgency of overcoming bureaucratic delays, assuring stakeholders that the Federal Government will accelerate approvals for viable projects and enhance collaboration among Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure efficient execution.
“What truly matters to the average Nigerian is access to essential services—electricity, functional roads, healthcare, and quality education,” Shettima stated, conveying the President’s message.
Acknowledging the gap between Nigeria’s potential and its historical performance, Tinubu highlighted the need for purposeful action and stronger alignment across sectors. “Nigeria’s challenge has never been potential, but the courage to act decisively and the alignment of purpose,” he noted.
He further emphasized that the government has taken steps to streamline approval processes and improve transparency in public-private collaborations, aligning with international standards to attract investment.
“The traditional model of solely public-funded infrastructure is no longer viable,” the President added. “We’re inviting long-term partners, not just investors, to help us close the infrastructure gap with innovation and precision.”
Reaffirming the administration’s commitment to the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (2020–2043), Tinubu reiterated the goal of raising Nigeria’s infrastructure stock from 30–35% of GDP to 70% by 2043.
However, he cautioned that policies and plans alone are not enough. “Blueprints do not build roads. Policies do not generate electricity,” he said, urging stakeholders to focus on real impact.
Tinubu called on private sector players to contribute beyond capital by offering innovation, efficiency, and integrity.
“Nigeria provides unmatched scale, demand, and returns within Africa. Now, we need the private sector to partner with us in shaping a nation that is not just growing, but prepared for the future,” he concluded.