In a strategic move to accelerate national development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to host a landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) summit aimed at unlocking investment in the country’s infrastructure sector.
The summit, scheduled to take place in Abuja later this year, will bring together key stakeholders from government, industry, finance, and international development agencies. With a focus on creating sustainable and bankable infrastructure projects, the event is expected to serve as a platform for policy dialogue, investment matchmaking, and the unveiling of new partnership frameworks.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Finance, the summit will “catalyze infrastructure transformation through collaborative investment models that reduce fiscal pressure while boosting delivery efficiency.”
Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit—estimated at over $100 billion—has long been a bottleneck for economic growth. With dwindling public revenues and rising population pressures, officials say PPPs offer a viable alternative for bridging the gap in sectors such as transportation, energy, housing, healthcare, and digital infrastructure.
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, emphasized the importance of the summit in aligning the government’s infrastructure agenda with global investment trends. “We’re not only seeking capital, but also expertise and innovation from the private sector. This summit is where policy meets practice,” he said.
Representatives from multilateral institutions, including the World Bank, African Development Bank, and IFC, are expected to participate alongside local and international investors.
Observers view the summit as a critical test of Nigeria’s political will to deepen PPP frameworks, improve regulatory stability, and de-risk infrastructure projects to attract sustained private investment.
The event comes amid broader economic reforms aimed at improving Nigeria’s investment climate and positioning the country as a regional infrastructure hub.
More details on the summit’s date, venue, and speakers are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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