Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission

Happy birthday to our PPP Legend.

Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, , Director General, Management and Staff of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (), heartily congratulate His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, , on the occasion of his 74th birthday.

Happy birthday, Mr. President — Nigeria’s PPP Legend.

Eid Mubarak

As the blessed month of Ramadan comes to a close, the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) wishes all Muslim faithful and Nigerians a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

May this season of reflection and gratitude bring renewed hope, unity, and prosperity to our nation.

Eid Mubarak.

On Tuesday in Enugu,. . . . . What started as a courtesy visit by the Director-General of , Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh (), to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah (), quickly became a compelling history and investment pitch on Enugu’s heritage, unity and economic potential.

After their private meeting, Governor Mbah took the DG and his delegation through Enugu’s economic history and inclusive character, highlighting the coal discovery era and the state’s long-standing reputation for unity, hospitality and peaceful coexistence.

He also spoke on the Enugu International Airport concession, projecting it as a future international aviation hub that will strengthen regional and global connectivity for the Southeast and beyond.

In response, the DG commended the Governor’s leadership, noting that the Enugu Airport has recorded impressive progress within a short time, describing the July target for the commencement of the international wing as commendable.

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Yesterday, the Director-General joined the Governor of Lagos State, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, other senior government officials of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, and other captains of industry and business leaders from Nigeria and the UAE—including Femi Otedola, Allen Onyema of Airpeace and Gilbert Chagoury—at the just-concluded Investopia, the UAE’s global investment platform for driving partnerships, capital flows and cross-border investments.

Key takeaways from the discussions were striking: “Lagos, like Nigeria, is an investment hub,” Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu noted, while Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to providing the right environment for UAE investments. On the UAE side, the Minister for Trade hinted that UAE investment in Nigeria could triple in the coming years, alongside an indication from a banking executive that the Abu Dhabi Bank presence may be coming to Nigeria soon.

Overall, the conversations strongly reinforced the growing importance of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as the most practical route for attracting long-term private capital into Nigeria’s infrastructure—across roads, ports, aviation, healthcare and other strategic sectors.

With the impactful reforms over the last two years of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and DG, Ewalefoh, the ICRC stands ready to provide the needed regulatory guidance for all PPP investments.

At the Annual Conference, the DG of ICRC spotlighted how policy clarity and contract sanctity are driving PPP ex*****on in Nigeria, noting that “money is a coward” and flows only where policies are stable and predictable.

He highlighted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to PPP continuity, the impact of the 13 PPP Guidelines (2025), and growing investor confidence.

The session, themed “Policy, Investment Climate & Business Confidence,” featured leaders from government, finance and the private sector, with participation from and other European business stakeholders.

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“Policy uncertainty is the enemy of investment.”

That is why the Federal Government of Nigeria, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR (), is strengthening policy clarity, deepening regulatory transparency, and upholding the sanctity of agreements—key pillars for building investor confidence and attracting long-term capital.

The DG, , Dr. , will be featuring as a Guest Speaker at the EuroCham Annual Conference & Expo 2026 to discuss:
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He will also share insights on how, with the support and direction of Mr. President, the Commission continues to deliver regulatory clarity, strengthen investor protection, and improve the bankability of processes and projects—critical drivers of sustainable private capital inflows and long-term national competitiveness.

📍 Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos
📅 Thursday, 29 January 2026
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The Executive Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago (), hosted the DG of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh ().

Discussions focused on collaboration and the adoption of Public-Private Partnerships for infrastructure and service delivery in Niger State. The Governor commended the DG’s leadership and reaffirmed his commitment to deploying PPPs for flagship projects—particularly the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport.



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Yesterday, the DG of Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh (), joined his State governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo (), and the Hon. Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN (), to discuss advancing Edo State’s aviation ecosystem.

At the centre of talks was the proposed Edo Air—envisioned to boost connectivity, economic activity, and investment.

Beyond regulating PPPs for the Federal Government, ICRC provides PPP support and peer review opportunity to states through the Nigeria PPP Network —evident in landmark PPP projects such as the Bakassi Deep Sea Port () and Ondo Deep Sea Port (), initiated by the states and approved in Dec. 2025.

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