Embrace PPP to bridge infrastructure gap, ICRC D-G urges states
By Okeoghene Akubuike
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has urged State Governors to join President Bola Tinubu’s drive to bridge the infrastructure gap across the country through Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).
Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, the Director-General (D-G) of ICRC, gave the charge in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday after a meeting with the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Ewalefoh said Aiyedatiwa was on a private visit to the ICRC to discuss key PPP projects being undertaken by the state.
He said that the current administration was committed to collaborations that would bring about improved infrastructure for Nigerians.
Ewalefoh said that the visit of the governor was strategic and a testament to his vision of attracting private financing to Ondo State.
The D-G further said that the meeting was part of the efforts at the ICRC to forge collaborations between the national and sub-nationals in terms of delivering infrastructure for Nigerians.
Ewalefoh enjoined other state governors to emulate Aiyedatiwa by collaborating with the commission to advance their PPP endeavours, adding that the ICRC was ready to provide support and guidance.
On his part, Aiyedatiwa commended the commission for the good work that it was doing in regulating and advancing PPPs across Nigeria.
He stated that Ondo state was looking at delivering the Deep-Sea Port project through the regulatory guidance of the ICRC.
The governor assured that he was willing to follow the guidance and processes of the commission in ensuring the success of the project as it held tremendous prospects for the state and the country.
Aiyedatiwa praised the leadership of the D-G and the tremendous achievement he had made within his short time in office, describing it as transformational and inspirational. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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