ABOUT ICRC

The Federal Authority Safeguarding Nigeria's Public–Private Partnerships.

Established under the ICRC Act of 2005, the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission regulates Public-Private Partnerships across Nigeria, ensuring transparency, accountability and sustainable infrastructure delivery.

WHO WE ARE

Driving sustainable infrastructure development across Nigeria.

The ICRC was established to regulate Public Private Partnership (PPP) endeavours of the Federal government aimed at addressing Nigeria’s physical infrastructure deficit which hampers economic development.

The pioneer Governing Body of ICRC was inaugurated on 27 November, 2008 by the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, GCFR. The pioneer Board had a former Nigerian Head of State, Chief Ernest Shonekan, as its Chairman and a seasoned technocrat, Engr. Mansur Ahmed, as its Director General from 2008 – 2012.

The immediate past ICRC Governing Board was constituted in August 2013 by former President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, with former Senate President, Dr. Ken Nnamani, GCON as the Chairman and  Barr. Aminu Diko as the Director General from 2013 – 2017. Engr. Chidi K. C. Izuwah was the Director General from 2017 – 2021 after which Barr. Michael Aniku Ohiani took over from 2021 – July 2024.

Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh is currently the Director General of the Commission. He was appointed and confirmed as Director General in July, 2024.

2005

Established

36 States

Federal Mandate

100+

PPP Projects

₦10T+

Investment Value

Mission

To develop and implement a robust regulatory framework that enables efficient, transparent Public-Private Partnerships for the delivery of critical national infrastructure.

Vision

A Nigeria where world-class infrastructure powers inclusive growth, driven by trusted partnerships between government and the private sector.

CORE VALUES

The principles behind every decision we make.

1

Integrity

Uncompromising ethics in every partnership we regulate.

2

Transparency

Open disclosure across the entire concession lifecycle.

3

Accountability

Measurable outcomes for citizens, investors and the state.

4

Excellence

Best-in-class institutional and technical standards.

5

Innovation

Modern frameworks that unlock bankable infrastructure.

6

Partnership

Constructive collaboration across sectors and borders.

OUR MANDATE

Our Constitutional Responsibilities.

Six areas of statutory focus define how the Commission delivers on the ICRC Act.

PPP Regulation

Develop and enforce the national Public-Private Partnership regulatory framework.

Project Compliance

Review, certify and disclose all federal infrastructure concessions.

Capacity Building

Train MDAs, states and stakeholders on PPP structuring and delivery.

Investment Promotion

Encourage private sector participation in national infrastructure.

Monitoring

Track project implementation across the concession lifecycle.

Transparency

Operate the national PPP disclosure portal for public accountability.

LEADERSHIP

The people leading Nigeria's PPP mandate.

An experienced Board and Management team stewarding the Commission’s regulatory responsibilities on behalf of the Federal Government.

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL
Dr. Jobson O. Ewalefoh
Director General & Chief Executive
A seasoned infrastructure and public-policy leader with decades of experience shaping Nigeria's...
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE & MONITORING
Mr. Ahmed T. AbdulRazaq
Executive Director, Contract Compliance
Leads monitoring and enforcement across all federal concession contracts, ensuring every partner...
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & STRUCTURING
Barr. Aminatu I. Bala
Executive Director, Project Development
Oversees end-to-end project development, from feasibility to procurement, across all federal...
CORPORATE SERVICES
Mrs. Chidinma Okafor
Executive Director, Corporate Services
Steers the Commission's institutional strategy, human capital and operational excellence agenda...

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

How the Commission is organised.

GOVENANCE

Governing Board

Secretary to the Govt Of The Federation, Minister of Finance, Governor of CBN, D.G of ICRC

EXECUTIVE

Director General & CEO

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

ED, Contract Compliance

ED, PPP Resource

ED, Corporate Services

DEPARTMENTS
Project Development Contract Compliance & Monitoring Research & Policy Corporate Services Legal Services Finance & Accounts

OUR IMPACT

Delivering measurable value across Nigeria.

PPP PROJECTS
0 +

Federal concessions under ICRC oversight.

STATES COVERED
0

Nationwide footprint across every state.

INVESTMENT VALUE
0 T+

Total structured investment pipeline.

JOBS CREATED
TH 0 USANDS

Direct and indirect employment enabled.

OUR JOURNEY

Two decades shaping Nigeria's infrastructure.

2005

ICRC Act enacted

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission Act establishes ICRC as the federal PPP regulator.

2008

Inaugural Board & Management

First governing board inaugurated; institutional build-out begins.

2013

National Policy on PPP

Nigeria adopts a comprehensive National Policy on Public-Private Partnerships.

2017

PPP Disclosure Portal launched

Nigeria becomes one of the first African nations with an open PPP disclosure portal.

2020

National PPP pipeline scaled

Pipeline crosses $25B in structured federal infrastructure opportunities.

2024

Digital Transformation Programme

End-to-end digitisation of project tracking, disclosure and investor engagement.

WHY ICRC MATTERS

Building investor confidence through transparency.

OUR PARTNERS

Trusted by government, capital and multilaterals.

MOFI Nigeria
UNDP
Africa Finance Corporation
NSIA
Development Bank of Nigeria
World Bank
African Development Bank
IFC
Federal Ministry of Finance
MOFI Nigeria
UNDP
Africa Finance Corporation
NSIA
Development Bank of Nigeria
World Bank
African Development Bank
IFC
Federal Ministry of Finance

FAQ

Answers about Nigeria's PPPs.

Common questions from citizens, investors and public officials.

What is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP)?

A PPP is a long-term contract between a public authority and a private partner to deliver a public asset or service, with shared risk and clearly allocated responsibilities.

What is ICRC's role in Nigeria's PPPs?

ICRC regulates federal PPPs across all MDAs — issuing OBC Certificates of Compliance, monitoring procurement and enforcing contract compliance across the lifecycle.

Who can invest in Nigerian PPP projects?

Qualified private developers, financiers and consortia — domestic and international — can participate in open, competitive procurements published on the Investor Centre.

Where can I access disclosure documents?

The ICRC PPP Disclosure Portal publishes contract summaries, OBC certificates, tender awards and performance reports for every federal concession.

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