ABOUT ICRC

The Nigerian Regulatory Authority Safeguarding Infrastructure 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.

OUR MANDATE

Our Constitutional Responsibilities

PPP Regulation

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

Project Monitoring & Compliance

Review, certify and disclose all federal infrastructure concessions.

Investment Promotion

Encourage private sector participation in national infrastructure.

Stakeholders Engagement

Operate the national PPP disclosure portal for public accountability.

Capacity Building

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

CORE VALUES

The principles behind every decision we make

Integrity

Uncompromising ethics in every partnership we regulate.

Transparency

Open disclosure across the entire concession lifecycle.

Accountability

Measurable outcomes for citizens, investors and the state.

Excellence

Best-in-class institutional and technical standards.

Innovation

Modern frameworks that unlock bankable infrastructure.

Partnership

Constructive collaboration across sectors and borders.

LEADERSHIP

ICRC Executive Management

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

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
Mr. Ahmed T. AbdulRazaq
Director, Contract Compliance
Leads monitoring and enforcement across all federal concession contracts, ensuring every partner...
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP RESOURCE
Mr. Yusuf Haruna
Director, PPP Resource
Leads institutional strategy, policy coordination, capacity development, and excellence across the Commission.
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Mr. Shehu Danmusa
Director, Transport Infrastructure
Leads the development, procurement, and implementation of transport infrastructure PPP projects nationwide.
PLANNING, RESEARCH & STRATEGY
Mr. Akwu Okolo
Director, Planning, Research & Strategy
Leads strategic planning, policy research, and performance initiatives that drive sustainable PPP development.
TECHNICAL ADVISER
Dr. James Akwe
Technical Adviser to the D.G
Advises the Director General on technical and compliance matters across all federal concession contracts.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Mrs. Rahinah Sirika
Technical Assistant to the D.G
Coordinates institutional strategy, policy alignment, and capacity development in support of the Director General.
CHIEF OF STAFF / SPECIAL PROJECTS
Mrs. Maryam Umar
Chief of Staff to the D.G
Leads development, procurement, and implementation of transport infrastructure PPP projects nationwide.
LEGAL & GOVERNANCE
Mrs. Hadiza Sani
Head, Legal and Governance
Oversees legal compliance, contract governance, and regulatory affairs across PPP transactions.
LEGAL ADVISER
Mrs. Komommo Okoi
Special Assistant, Legal Matters
Supports legal review, documentation, and due diligence across PPP concession agreements.

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, Transport Infrastructure

ED, Planning, Research & Strategy

DEPARTMENTS
Technical Adviser Technical Assistant Special Projects Legal & Governance Legal Assistant

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
1 M+

Direct and indirect employment enabled.

OUR HISTORY

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.

FAQ

What you need to know about Nigeria's PPP

Common questions from citizens, investors and public officials.

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.

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

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

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

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Partner With Us For Nigeria's Infrastructure Future

Whether you’re an investor, developer, ministry or citizen, discover how ICRC is creating a dynamic infrastructure ecosystem.

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