High-profile government officials, international investors, and prominent private sector leaders in infrastructure development will converge in Nigeria for a top-level discussion on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

The Summit, which will take place from June 17 to 18, 2025, in Abuja, will provide a platform for stakeholders to explore opportunities, share best practices, and forge partnerships to drive infrastructure growth and development in Nigeria through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

With the theme: ‘Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda,’ the two-day event is set to redefine how Nigeria mobilises private capital and expertise to meet its vast infrastructure needs.

The event will be hosted by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).

Speaking ahead of the event, Director General of the ICRC, Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, emphasised the significance of the Summit in repositioning Nigeria’s investment narrative.

A statement by the Acting Head, Media and Publicity of the Commission, Ifeanyi Nwoko, quoted the DG as saying that “What makes this Summit different is that it is not just about speeches. We are converging to dismantle bottlenecks, unlock capital, and create impact that Nigerians can see and touch—from power lines to rail tracks, from hospital corridors to broadband cables, transportation, agriculture, education, and tourism.

“We believe that PPPs are the bridge between vision and reality, and this gathering marks a critical step in unlocking Nigeria’s infrastructure potential for generations to come.

“Under the leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just an idea—it is a national mission. The PPP Summit will demonstrate to the world that Nigeria is no longer waiting for change; we are building it, financing it, and delivering it in real time”.

The Spokesperson said the Summit will be declared open at the State House Banquet Hall with a keynote address by President Tinubu. This will be preceded by a special address by the President of Afrexim Bank, Dr. Benedict Oramah, as well as goodwill messages from the Vice President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Regional Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and other distinguished guests.

He said Day 2 will feature intensive panel sessions and technical discussions at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

“The event will spotlight major infrastructure corridors across transport, energy, housing, and technology, while showcasing successful PPP projects in Nigeria, such as the Lekki Deep Sea Port and select international case studies – the Wind Power Project in Cape Verde and the Sene-Gambia Bridge in Senegal. These examples will provide replicable models for Nigeria’s infrastructure expansion.

“During the programme, key government officials will sit side-by-side with private investors to co-create solutions in real time—breaking from traditional talk-shop formats. The sessions will also feature global investment players from Afreximbank and leading firms such as Africa50, PAC Capital, Norrenberger, Financial Derivatives, AFC, and KPMG,” the statement added.

Nwoko noted that the summit will offer participants exclusive networking opportunities, insightful discussions, and potential deals, marking a significant step towards realising the Renewed Hope Agenda and solidifying Public-Private Partnerships as a key driver of national development.