President Bola Tinubu has instructed that all sanctioned infrastructure projects across the country be executed without delay.
The directive was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit, held in Abuja.
Themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the event was organised by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).
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Delivering the President’s remarks, Mr Shettima stated that the Mr Tinubu-led administration was committed to ensuring the delivery of inclusive and long-lasting infrastructure.
He also urged government agencies to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles that could cause unnecessary delays.
He added that the Federal Government (FG) would prioritise prompt approvals for promising infrastructure initiatives and enhance inter-agency collaboration to speed up their implementation.
“The President has restated the determination of his administration to fast-track approvals for viable infrastructural projects across the country, stating that what matters to the average Nigerian is the availability of basic infrastructure such as power, roads, health facilities, and quality schools,” Mr Shettima noted.
Mr Tinubu also acknowledged systemic issues that have hindered Nigeria’s progress in project delivery, stressing the need for alignment and decisive action to harness the country’s full potential.
According to him, “Nigeria does not lack potential. What we have lacked, at times, is alignment of purpose and the courage to act decisively. Let us chart a new path, not just as government and investors, but as partners in nation-building.”
He highlighted efforts by the current administration to simplify bureaucratic procedures and improve transparency within public-private partnership frameworks.
“We have aligned our processes with global best practices and investor expectations,” the President added.
Mr Tinubu further argued that relying solely on government funding for infrastructure was no longer feasible. Instead, he called for innovative collaboration between public and private entities.
“Our national aspirations far exceed what public budgets alone can deliver. That is why we must innovate and work together,” he said.
“We’re not looking for investors to carry burdens. We’re offering opportunities to create value. We seek long-term partners ready to help us bridge our infrastructure gap with purpose and precision.”
He restated his administration’s readiness to expedite project approvals and facilitate coordination across all relevant government departments to ensure timely execution.
Mr Tinubu emphasised the public’s growing demand for tangible outcomes over political promises.
“We do this because we know that what matters to the average Nigerian is not promises, but power in their homes, roads to their farms, access to clean water, modern hospitals, and quality schools. We must build. We must deliver. And we must do it together.”
The President also called for stronger collaboration with the private sector, based not only on capital investment but also on innovation, efficiency, and integrity.
Addressing investors, Mr Tinubu said, “To our private sector partners, Nigeria offers scale, demand, and returns like no other African market. But we need more than investment.
“We need innovation, we need efficiency, and above all, we need integrity. I urge you to look beyond the risks and recognise the immense opportunity to shape a nation that is not just rising, but ready.”
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He reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (2020–2043), which targets an increase in infrastructure investment from the current 30–35% of GDP to 70% by 2043.
Nonetheless, he cautioned that planning alone was not enough: “Blueprints do not build roads. Policies alone do not generate megawatts.”
