INFRASTRUCTURE CONCESSION REGULATORY COMMISSION

PRE-CONTRACT PROJECTS (AT DEVELOPMENT AND PROCUREMENT) STATUS REPORT, AS AT 30^th APRIL, 2021

(IN ALPHABETICAL SECTOR FORMAT)

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MDA

PROJECT / DESCRIPTION

SECTOR

STATUS

PHASE

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Projects, involving PPPs on:

i.      Federal Coastal Fishery Terminal, Ebughu, Akwa Ibom State

ii.     Federal Coastal Fishery Terminal, Borokiri Rivers State

iii.   Fish Processing Centre, Jebba, Kwara State

iv.   Agro Aviation Hangar, Kaduna

The Commission granted joint OBC/FBC Compliance Certificates for the Akwa Ibom and Rivers State Coastal Fishery Terminals on February 28, 2018.

A letter was received on 22^nd July, 2020 from the Ministry for advice on underlying issues regarding the process of engaging the two preferred partners on Ebughu and Borokiri Terminals.

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Concession of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano

The FGN proposed to concession the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Terminal Building, Kano State as part of aviation sector reform programme

Aviation

Proserve Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TA).

ICRC received revised Outline Business Case (OBC) report on 22^nd Oct, 2019; and issued OBC compliance certificate on 22^nd June, 2020

Next step: Procurement of suitable investor for the project

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Concession of Port Harcourt International Airport

The FGN proposed to concession the Port Harcourt International Airport Terminal Building, Rivers State as part of aviation sector reform programme

Proserve Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs).

ICRC received revised Outline Business Case (OBC) report on 22^nd Oct, 2019; and issued OBC compliance certificate on 22^nd June, 2020

Next step: Procurement of suitable investor for the project

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Concession of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos

The FGN proposed to concession the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal Building, Lagos State as part of aviation sector reform programme

Proserve Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs).

ICRC received revised Outline Business Case (OBC) report on 22^nd Oct, 2019; and issued OBC compliance certificate on 22^nd June, 2020

Next step: Procurement of suitable investor for the project

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Concession of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja

The FGN proposed to concession the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Terminal Building, Abuja-FCT as part of aviation sector reform programme

Proserve Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs).

ICRC received revised Outline Business Case (OBC) report on 22^nd Oct, 2019; and issued OBC compliance certificate on 22^nd June, 2020

Next step: Procurement of suitable investor for the project

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Development of a Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul (MRO) Facility

The FGN intends to establish an MRO facility for aircraft maintenance, inspections and supply of parts to the aviation sector

Aviation

Catamaran Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs).

OBC Compliance Certificate issued 21^st May, 2018.

The Ministry approved the RFQ evaluation report for the selection of concessionaire.

RFP was issued to the qualified bidders and Bidders’ Conference held on 24^th February, 2020

Submission of Proposal by the qualified bidders for evaluation.

Next step: Awaiting evaluation report for selection of preferred bidder from the Ministry

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Establishment of an Aviation Leasing Company (ALC)

The FGN intends to establish an ALC for the leasing of aircrafts to operators in the country and the continent as none exist in Africa at the moment.

Aviation

Catamaran Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs).

OBC Compliance Certificate issued 21^st May, 2018.

The Ministry approved the RFQ evaluation report for the selection of concessionaire.

RFP has been issued to the qualified bidders and Bidders’ Conference held on 24^th February, 2020

Submission of Proposal by the qualified bidders for evaluation.

Next step: Awaiting evaluation report for selection of preferred bidder from the Ministry

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Development of an Aerotropolis (Airport City)

The FGN intends to develop an Aerotropolis in a suitable location to be determined by the Transaction Adviser. This entails the setting up and development of structures that will support the activities around the airport and aviation in general.

The Commission received an Updated Outline Business Case report with technical inputs and made some observation to the Ministry on 10^th Oct, 2019.

Next step: Awaiting response from the Ministry in line with the observations/comments.

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Development of a 6 Cargo/Agro Airports in the Geo-Political zones

The FGN intends to develop 6 Cargo/Agro airports in each of the geo-political zones to provide cargo handling and specialized logistics for agro products.

The Infrastructure Bank (TIB) Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs)

The Commission received an Outline Business Case (OBS) report and currently under reviewing.

Next step: Certification of OBC report

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Establishment of a National Carrier

The FGN intends to establish a National Carrier for the country through a PPP arrangement. The national carrier will have a hub in a designated airport as one of the outcomes of the assignment from the TA.

Federal Executive Council has approved to replace Lufthansa Consulting with Airline Management Group (AMG) to undertake the Transaction Advisory assignment.

·       The Project Proposal received on 29th June, 2018

·       OBC Certificate of Compliance Issued by ICRC on 6th July, 2018

The official Name (Nigeria Air) and Logo were unveiled with an Investor Teaser at Farnborough Air show on 18^th July 2018

·       OBC Certificate was revalidated 25th November, 2019

The Commission once again revalidated and re-issued OBC Compliance Certificate to the FMoA on 28^th September, 2020

The Commission withdrew the OBC Certificate issued on 28^th September, 2020 and re-issued another OBC Certificate of Compliance dated 18^th December, 2020 to enable the Ministry proceed to procurement stage.

Next step: Procurement process for the selection of suitable investor

As an unsolicited proposal the project shall go through Swiss Challenge methodology to ensure competition and Transparency.

Next Step: Submission and Evaluation of EoIs.

Full Business Case (FBC) Certificate of Compliance revalidation has been granted by ICRC.

Next Step: Ministry is to submit FBC for approval by FEC

Federal Ministry of Information and Culture

Development of National Council for Arts and Culture’s land through PPP

The Council is desirous of developing an edifice on its parcel of Land located at Central Business District, Abuja through PPP that will comprise the following:

i.  Culture and Arts Theatre

ii. Office Development for use by

NCAC

iii. Conference and event exhibition hall,

Shopping Mall

Federal Ministry of Education

PPPs involving the following:

i.     Upgrade of the ICT Laboratories/Business Centers in Federal Schools

ii.   Upgrade of existing libraries

Upgrade of vocational schools

National Mathematical Center

i.     Development of an International Conference Center

Construction of National Mathematical Centre-International Science Academy (NMC-IMSA)

PPPs involving the following:

i.               Proposed construction of Students Hostel, 500-Units of Staff Housing, Roads & Drainages, Shopping Mall, Staff/Students Cafeteria, Bio-gas Electricity Power plant and Poultry Farm

ii.              On-line application System for e-registration platform, Computation / compilation of Students’ results, e-Learning and web portal development.

Proposed construction of Vice Chancellor’s Lodge, Pro-Chancellor’s Lodge, Principal Officers’ Quarters, Senior Staff Housing, Junior Staff Housing, External Electrification, Borehole & Overhead Tanks, etc

Education

The University is in the process of procuring Transaction Advisers to prepare an Outline Business Cases to determine the projects’ viability and bankability

ICRC reviewed the submitted documents in line with statutory processes. University written to supply additional information on the project and also confirm availability of land space for the entire project.

Computer Based Test Centre (National Business and Technical Examinations Board)

The Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre project is to enhance efficiencies of candidates in Technical and Vocational Education through Information and Computer Technology.

The Project is currently functional but the NABTEB has been asked by the Commission to forward relevant documents on the project to the Commission.

The Business Case and Executed Contract Agreement were reviewed and it was found that it did not satisfy the key features of PPP contracts. The Commission requested additional documents to incorporate the issues raised.

The Board has been advised to submit a Joint OBC/FBC for review.

Federal Ministry of Education

Development of Commercial Hub at National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

NOUN is desirous of building a commercial hub for the University Community within the campus at Jabi, Abuja using the PPP arrangement.  The complex will have the following facilities Banking malls, Supermarket, Restaurants, Bookstore, retail shops etc

Education

ICRC issued an OBC Certificate of Compliance on the October 7, 2017

The project is currently in development phase. The Institute is working with consultants to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine project viability and bankability.

Development of Shopping Mall, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan

UCH seeks to develop a Shopping Mall through PPP Procurement.

Education

Sensitization workshop and Inaugural PDT meeting held on October 17 & 19, 2017 at the Hospital premises

Arrangements are in place to regularize the existing MoU with the Concessionaire. A meeting took place at Federal Ministry of Health in October 2020.

Federal University, Wukari/Federal Ministry of Education

The submitted project proposal document has been reviewed and the University was advised to prepare an OBC.

Awaiting the University’s response.

Development of Student Hostels at Federal College of Education Abeokuta, Ogun State

Federal College of Education Abeokuta seeks guidance to develop hostel accommodation using PPP procurement process.

Energizing Education Program

Electrification Program of Tertiary Institutions initiated by the FMPW&H to develop off-grid power plant projects in order to provide uninterrupted and dedicated power supply to forty (40) Federal Universities and neighboring University Teaching Hospitals across the Federation.

The Ministry is to prepare a structuring report and submit to ICRC

400 Room Students Hostel

The project consists of two hostels that will comprise 400 rooms on a 1.9 Hectares land within the University of Calabar premises and is estimated to cost N1,326,000,000 with a completion period of 9 months.  On completion, each Hostel will house 1,600 students, making a total of 3,200 students for the two Hostels.

Rehabilitation of Students’ hostel

In line with the desire to bridge the infrastructural gap in Kaduna Polytechnic, the Institution is committed to develop solutions for its infrastructural decay and to solicit for financiers for the institution’s infrastructure development Projects. Namely; the Renovation of Students’ hostel.

FBC issued on 12th February 2020

FEC approval FBC on 8^th July 2020.

Concession Agreement signed on 21^st August, 2020

Development of Hostel Accommodation for Colleges of Education

The Ministry received an unsolicited proposal by Adonai Ventures Ltd to build hostel accommodation for Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

Regularization of Build Operate and Transfer Process for the development of Retail and Entertainment Centre

The University of Port-Harcourt seeks to regularize an ongoing PPP Project to conform with National PPP Laws

Development and Construction Of Private Students’ Hostel Accommodation For University Of Port-Harcourt

Regularization of Build Operate and Transfer Process for the development of Entertainment Centre

The University of Port-Harcourt seeks to regularize an ongoing PPP Project to conform with National PPP Laws

The review of the OBC report is ongoing. ICRC’s Letter of nomination for the PSC and PDT membership written on 13^th Nov 2020

Meeting with the PPP Unit,  held on 16th December, 2020, to discuss way forward on the proposed hostel development in the University. The Commission had issued an OBC Compliance Certificate but included some requirements that must be met before the project could proceed.

Meeting of the PDT held on February 4, 2021 at the Bursars Conference Room, Main Campus.

Construction Of students Hostels on a PPP arrangement.

The University of Uyo is seeking to collaborate with a Private Proponent for the development of students hostels at the various campuses of the University with a capacity for 12,000 bed spaces.

Gurara 2 Greenfield Multi-Purpose Dam

The Concession of the Gurara 2 Greenfield multi-purpose Dam, Niger State includes 300MW of hydropower components of the dam.

Federal Ministry of Water Resources

Owena Multi-Purpose Dam water supply (Unsolicited Proposal)

The project will provide about 1.5kwh of electricity to the national grid.

Development of 9MW Oyan Dam Unsolicited

This involves the Operations and Maintenance of 9MW hydroelectric power.

Federal Ministry of Water Resources

Development of 220MW River Mada Medium hydropower plant in Nasarawa State

This involves the Operations and Maintenance of 220MW hydroelectric power.

Federal Ministry of Water Resources

Other PPP Projects:

i.     Development of Tede Dam for Hydro power and other purposes.

ii.     Concession of Oturkpo Dam for Hydro Power and other purposes.

Development of Dasin Hausa Dam for Hydro power and other purposes.

Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel

Ajaokuta Steel company Ltd & National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO)

Rehabilitation, completion, management and operation of Ajaokuta Steel Company and National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO) through PPP Concession agreement.

Monitoring visit took place to Ajaokuta Steel Complex and National Iron Ore Mining Corporation, Itakpe (from 24^th - 26^th  April, 2018.)

Selection of Transaction Adviser for the concession of Ajaokuta Steel Company (ASCL) is ongoing.

The Commission accompanied an inspection team lead by NEMSA to inspect the project site in Lagos in 18^th-20^th November 2020 in readiness for the RfP submission by the Bidders

PDT meeting held on April 15, 2021. Deadline for RfP submission was put at April 30, 2021.

Federal Capital Territory/ Abuja Infrastructure Investment Center (AIIC)

The power plant is expected to sell excess power to the national grid.

Draft OBC sent by MDA and reviewed by the Commission August 8, 2017

Meeting held with project stakeholders on August 16, 2017

Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources

NNPC Refineries Rehabilitation Project

The project will involve the rehabilitation of refineries across the country.

A meeting took place between ICRC and an NNPC Team to discuss the Rehabilitation and PPPP O&M of  Refineries (Port-Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna) on 6^th July, 2020.

Virtual Bid Opening for EPC Contracts on Port-Harcourt Refinery took place on July 24, 2020.

Virtual Bid Opening for EPC Contacts on Warri and Kaduna Refineries took place on 25 August, 2020.

Construction of LPG and Ethanol/Methanol Plants at Emede Uzere Delta State (on PPP Basis)

The construction of an LPG and Ethanol/Methanol Plant at Emede Uzere, Delta State from Everlinksourcing Ltd to the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources/NNPC

The project has been submitted by NNPC providing a Business Case for the BOT Model for the rehabilitation of the NNPC’s pipeline Network and Storage Facilities. Evaluations REOI/RfQ ongoing, which commenced on September 24, 2020

PDT meeting held weekly in the month of April 2021 on Fridays

FMoP have sent concept notes to the Commission and are keen to develop the following projects;

i.     Concession and development of 25MW Katsina Wind Farm

ii.   Concession and development of 215MW Kaduna Power Plant

iii. Concession and development of 10MW lake Chad Basin Development Authority, Borno.

Concession and development of 1.2MW Solar facilities at Lower Usuma Dam.

University of Benin 15MW Solar Project (Unsolicited Proposal)

The project is a 15MW PV Solar power to be sited on a 30Hectare parcel of land at the University of Benin Ugbowo Campus.

OBC Certificate of Compliance was granted on March 19, 2018.

RFP evaluation exercise has been conducted by UNIBEN.

A virtual meeting was held between ICRC E&U Unit and UNIBEN project Team on the 3^rd November 2020 to discuss critical dynamics of the project structure to ensure commercial close can be successful achieved.

UNIBEN Team is to revert with all the actionable steps discussed and agreed.

Development of Hydro power from Kiri Dam

Settlement meeting in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/110/2019 – Kiri Hydropower Ltd V. Minister, Federal Ministry of Water Resources & 5 Ors held on 14th Aug, 2019.

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice has issued a Legal Opinion for guidance vide a letter on 22^nd July, 2002 on the Kiri suit.

Federal Ministry of Power/ Electrification Agency

Solar Power Off-Grid Rural Electrification

The project involves the provision of off-grid solar power to the remote rural communities in Taraba, Gombe, Niger, Kogi, Ebonyi, Oyo, Ogun, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Katsina and Kebbi states

The Agency requested compliance certification for the OBC/FBC

Request for Proposal (RfP) has been sent to qualified bidder. Evaluation of the RFP has been concluded

Joint OBC/FBC compliance certificate was Revalidated 7^th October 2020.

Federal Ministry of Power

The Commission granted OBC Compliance Certification on October 15th, 2018.

Meeting between ICRC and the Transaction Adviser on the re-alignment of the items in the OBC to enable take-off of the project on April 19, 2021

Makurdi Hydropower Project

The Makurdi Hydropower Project (Makurdi HPP) was originally conceived as part of the Plan for Electric Power System Development issued by the then National Electric Power Authority [NEPA] in 1974. The planned dam site is located on the Benue River, the primary tributary of the Niger River in Nigeria, about 10 ~ 15 km upstream of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State.

The Commission granted OBC Compliance Certification on October 15th, 2018.

OBC Certificate of Compliance granted on March 18^th, 2019

The OBC compliance certificate was Revalidated 26^th October 2020.

OBC Compliance Certificate  granted on March 18^th, 2019

OBC compliance certificate was Revalidated 26^th October 2020.

Development of Hydroelectric power from existing 6 Small & Medium from dams across the Country

Federal Executive Council (FEC) gave an approval on the 30^th November 2016 for 6 dams.

1.     Bakolori Dam, Zamfara State

2.     Omi - Kampe Dam, Kogi State

3.     Doma Dam, Nasarawa State

4.     Jibiya Dam, Katsina State

5.     Zobe Dam, Katsina State

6.    Ikere Gorge Dam, Oyo State

Ongoing finalization of the Concession Agreements between the Ministry and the Preferred Bidders for onward transmission to the Federal Ministry of Justice for vetting.

A meeting took place between ICRC, FMOP, and their Legal Advisers AELEX Partners on 27 August 2020 to discuss ICRC’s recommendations for Ikere Gorge, Omi Kampe, Bakalori and Zobe & Jibiya hydro power plant Concession Agreements

Development of Small, Medium and Large Hydropower Project Phase 2

Development of hydroelectric power from existing small, medium & large hydro dams in twelve (12) locations nationwide. As shown below:

Lot 3A

·       7MW Girmi Earth Hydropower Plant, Kaduna State (Brownfield)

·       1.2 MW Lower Usuma Hydropower Plant FCT (Brownfield)

·       9MW Oyan Hydropower Plant, Ogun State (Brownfield)

Lot 3B

·       138MW Dasin Hausa Hydropower Plant, Adamawa State (Greenfield)

·       40MW Kashimbilla Hydropower Plant, Taraba State (Brownfield)

·       92MW Garin Dalli Hydropower Plant, Benue State (Greenfield)

Lot 3C

·       182MW Bawarku Hydropower Plant, Benue State (Greenfield)

·       136MW Manya Hydropower Plant, Taraba State (Greenfield)

·       109MW Katsina Ala Hydropower Plant, Benue State (Greenfield)

Lot 3D

·       700MW Oguma Hydropower Plant, Kogie State (Greenfield)

·       1500MW Makurdi Hydropower Plant, Benue State (Greenfield)

·       441MW Onitsha Hydropower Plant, Anambra State (Greenfield)

The preferred and reserve bidders’ TA list will be communicated to the Commission once all assessments have been finalized by FMoP.

Identification of PPP Projects for screening, prioritization and approval for procurement through PPP.

Signed Memorandum of Understanding for Potential areas of collaboration.

The following projects are under consideration:

i.        Establishment of Federal Ministry of Environment’s Clean and Green Campaign to end open defecation in public areas by 2019 by providing Public Toilets nationwide. Pilots to be in FCT public schools, motor parks and market places; and extended to the 36 States.

ii.    Framework for Plastic Industry and other private sector companies to take plastic waste off the streets by 2019

iii.   Development of a New Head Office for the Federal Ministry of Environment (to be completed in 2018)

iv.   Establishment of Scrap metal recycling facility, Sokoto, Sokoto State.

v.     Establishment of Scrap metal recycling facility, Kaduna, Kaduna State.

vi.   Establishment of Scrap metal recycling plant, Emuoha, Rivers State.

vii.  Establishment of Scrap metal recycling plant, Owerri, Imo State.

viii.  Establishment of Ozone village in Ikenne Ogun State.

ix.   A pilot indigenous project to capture Biogas from faeces/ urine in Federal Government Girls Secondary School, Abaji, Abuja FCT

Development of Pilot Cotter Mitigation from lanfill for Energy production Wupa Lanfill, Wupa Village Abuja

Environment

Meeting held on 30^th May, 2019 between Ministry of Environment and ICRC regarding pipeline projects submitted to the Commission in 2018 and the way forward for reviving PPPs within the Ministry.

Federal Ministry of Health

Construction of staff housing estate, shopping complex and new House Officers’ (Doctors') quarters

Abuja Medical Mall/City

This involves the development of a tertiary medical facility (Medical Mall/City) on a greenfield site in Abuja to harness the potential of the private health sector and provide high quality alternatives to Nigerians who require specialist medical care in the country.

Health

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine project viability and bankability.

Federal Ministry of Health

Development of Oncology Centre of Excellence for Cancer Care in 8 Teaching Hospitals across the Geopolitical zones Federal Ministry of Health

The FGN through the Federal Ministry of Health seeks to procure and manage Oncology equipment in Federal Teaching Hospitals across the Country.

The PDT has adopted the option of Traditional Procurement / Leasing where payment is tied to equipment management and service/the continuous function of the machine on service delivery.

Awaiting further steps from the Ministry.

Development

Federal Ministry of Health

Upgrade of the 3rd Phase of Teaching Hospital Rehabilitation Project

The contracts for rehabilitation and modernization of select Federal Teaching Hospitals (8 in phase 1 and 6 in phase 2) were awarded in November 2002 and September 2006 respectively to VAMED Engineering Ltd and a Presidential Project Implementation Committee was set up to monitor proper and timely execution of the projects.

The remaining 7 Teaching hospitals were supposed to be rehabilitated and modernized through PPP and a Technical Working Group (TWG) with membership drawn from FMOH, NSIA, ICRC, and four members from private sector was set up to deliberate and agree with VAMED/CPL Group on the most suitable PPP model to be adopted for phase 3.

OBC Certificate of Compliance was revalidated and re-issued to the Federal Ministry of Health on the 24^th of August, 2020, for an accelerated negotiated PPP pilot scheme for six (6) teaching hospitals, one in each of the Nation’s geopolitical zones.

Orthopedic Hospital, Dala- Kano 

The proposed PPP seeks to construct staff quarters within the premises, conversion of existing bungalow within the hospital premises to commercial guest house, equipping of the Hospital mortuary building and Equipping, Furnishing and Operation of a Private wing of the Hospital.

Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH)

Establishment of Anti-Snake Venom Production Facility in Nigeria through PPP

The Ministry seeks the Establishment of Anti-Snake Venom Production Facility through PPP.

Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting held on 27^th May, 2019 on proposed EDTV.

OBC report submitted on 12^th October 2020, currently under review

Development of hostel facilities and supermarket

FCE Bichi (Technical) seeks guidance to develop hostel accommodation.

Health

University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. Federal Ministry of Health

Radiotherapy and Oncology Centre and Operation of Oxygen Gas Plant at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano

The management of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, kano wrote to the Honourable Minister proposing the implementation of the following projects through PPP: Establishment of Radiotherapy/Oncology Centre and Operation of Oxygen Gas Plant.

Deployment of Thermal Health Scanners at the entry and exit points in Nigeria

In Compliance with International Health Regulations 2005 (IHR 2005) for the prevention and spread of diseases the Ministry of Health is desirous of deploying thermal health scanners at entry/exit points of the country.

National Veterinary Research Institute/

Federal Ministry of Health

Vaccine Production Facility

National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) is desirous to commercialize vaccine production within the institute.

The Commission advised NVRI on the composition of the Project Steering Committee (PSC).

ICRC is awaiting the confirmation of a suitable date for the inauguration of the PSC.

National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu

Development of District Hospitals

Development of district hospitals in Wuye, Galadimawa and Lugbe Districts of the Federal Capital City.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ON MEDICAL LABORATORY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES AT THEAHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ZARIA (ABUTH, ZARIA).

Federal Ministry of Health submitted an unsolicited proposal requesting the ABUTH Zaria to allocate space, electricity, water and security. While DNA LABS will supply all equipment and provide efficient Lab services in the following areas:

i.         Chemical Pathology

ii.         Immunology

iii.        Microbiology

iv.        Hematology

v.         Forensics

vi.        Molecular Diagnostics

The Medical Laboratory Diagnostics Services is proposed to be established as a Supply, Operate and Management Pubic Private Partnership (PPP) which aims at making huge improvement in the quality-of-service delivery and earning capacity of the Hospital.

ICRC attended the bid opening for the engagement of a Transaction Adviser for the project on January 28, 2019.

Evaluation for the engagement of TA took place from March 22^nd - 27^th, 2019.

Deployment of Central Management System Platform

The National Lottery Regulatory Commission/ National Lottery Trust Fund are seeking to deploy of Central Management System Platform

RFP Bid evaluations have taken place for selection of a Transaction Adviser on the project.

Negotiations are ongoing between the PDT and preferred TA bidder

Development of National Fire Data Repository Center (NFDRC)

The project involves the upgrade, rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of the NFDRC Enterprise Unit through a PPP arrangement that provides an ICT-based system to ensures speedy detection and rapid response to fire emergencies in a self-funding and sustainable manner.

The project will cover the design and development of the NFDRC systems.

The Commission granted an OBC Compliance Certificate on 5^th of November 2018

The Service submitted RfP bid documents to the Commission for guidance on May 2019.

ICRC to advise FFS once review is complete.

FBC Certificate has been issued and presented on 22nd May, 2019

The Commission revalidated the Full Business Case (FBC) Compliance Certificate on 29^th November, 2019.

Deployment of a Centralized Device Management System (DMS)

The procurement of Device Management Solutions (DMS) to combat counterfeit and sub-standard ICT devises in Nigeria.

1.     Engagement of TA has been concluded.

2.     A presentation was made to the newly implemented PPP Unit on PPPs

3.     An introductory meeting was held with the PPP Unit on the way forward regarding the Unit.

The Commission advised the Ministry through a letter on March 27^th, 2018 to commence a 2-Stage competitive bidding in accordance to ICRC guidelines.

The Commission received a revised OBC from the Federal ministry of Justice on September 2020 and is currently under review.

An OBC certificate was issued on November 4, 2020 for the pilot phase of the project

Deployment of a Revenue Assurance System (RMS)

The procurement of Revenue Assurance (RAS) to combat revenue leakages amounting to N1Trillion naira annually in the telecoms market generally.

Engagement of Individual Consultants namely; PPP Expert and PPP Financial Modeller has been concluded.

A PDT meeting was held to explore swift ways of regularizing the project and concluding negotiations with the preferred bidder which emerged under the PPA 2007 governance framework to enable the preparation of an FBC and draft PPP Agreement for ICRC’s review and compliance certification.

OBC for the deployment of a Revenue Assurance System (RAS) is being reviewed and awaiting issuance of Certificate. A PPP expert and Financial Modeler have been engaged to help with the process

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC)

The Dagbolu Inland Container Depot (ICD):

(Solicited Proposal) The project concerns the development of a Greenfield ICD in Osun State, South-West Nigeria. The ICD is being developed to exploit the strategic advantages in Nigeria's huge export and import market by making the country a trans-shipment hub for the West African region. The ICD when developed would provide storage and cargo handling facilities for export and import of containerized cargos to and from the hinterland of Nigeria especially around the Southwest states of Ondo, Ekiti, Osun; Edo State and Kwara State.

The Commission reviewed the RFP and approved it for NSC to issue to the prequalified bidders.

Procurement

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC)

Outline Business Case (OBC) received from the Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC) in respect of the unsolicited proposal developed by Deltatlantic Nigeria Ltd.

The Commission re-issued an OBC Certificate November 8, 2017.

Next step:

Due diligence and negotiation with the preferred concessionaire, Deltatlantic Nigeria Limited.

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC)

The Commission issued an OBC Certificate November 8, 2017.

Next step:

Advertisement in the print media for the selection of preferred concessionaire.

Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMoT)/ National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)

Onitsha River Port Concession

(Solicited Proposal): The FGN adopted PPP arrangements to develop four river ports in the Lower Niger, namely:

i.         Onitsha

ii.         Lokoja

iii.         Baro and

iv.         Oguta River Ports.

Onitsha River Port was selected as the pilot case. The World Bank is sponsoring the project development and procurement phases for the Inland Port Concession.

Negotiations with preferred bidder (Universal Elysium Consortium) are ongoing.

Next Step:

Awaiting the outcome of negotiations and submission of FBC to ICRC for review

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Akwa Ibom State Government

Ibom Deep Sea Port Project

(Solicited Proposal): The Ibom Deep Sea Port (IDSP) project involves the development of a Greenfield Deepsea Port and accompanying Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Akwa Ibom State in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The proposed Port and FTZ are part of the proposed Ibom Industrial City initiative that will be established on a 14,400-hectare site donated by the Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG) at no value. The IDSP project is intended to become a major national and regional economic gateway that will provide additional container handling capacity for the country. In addition to containers, the IDSP is expected to handle petroleum products (export and import), crude oil and natural gas (export), vehicles (import) and bulk trade in natural resources (import and export).

It is planned to be the deepest port in the West African sub-region.

Preliminary negotiation meeting with the preferred bidder, (Bollore/Power China Consortium) was done on January 9th, 2020 in Lagos.

The Commission Revalidated the Full Business Compliance certificate to the FMoT/NPA on 12^th Feb, 2020

After expiration of certificate, the Commission once again revalidated and re-issued FBC certificate on 17^th September, 2020 with 6 months validity.

FEC approved the FBC on 16^th December 2020

Next Steps: Commercial Close

Financial Close

Procurement

Kirikiri Port Lighter Terminal I & II

(Solicited Proposal): The FGN aims to procure concessionaires to rehabilitate and upgrade these terminals which were hitherto selected as fishing terminals.  The project development and procurement costs are being sponsored under International Development Association (IDA) Credit for PPP support.

Project Structure: A landlord approach (BOT) proposed as applied to the existing terminals concession embarked upon in 2005/2006

20-Year concession tenor through an SPV with NPA as landlord.

The Financial bids for KLT II was opened and Tin Can Inland Container Terminal Limited (TICT) emerged as the preferred bidder.

Project Closeout & Negotiation with TICT for Kirikiri Lighter Terminals took place 11th – 14th June, 2018.

Next Step: Conclusion of Negotiation with preferred bidder and submission of FBC to ICRC and FEC for approval.

Procurement

The Development of Deep Sea Port in Badagry, Lagos

The project is a Greenfield development designed to cater for containers, dry bulk, liquids, Ro-Ro, oil & gas products, and also operate a free trade and local logistic zones.

FEC approval for OBC has been obtained.

Next step: NPA is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser to guide the concessionaire.

The Development of the Bakassi Deep Sea Port

The Cross River State Government intends to develop a sea port at Bakassi under a PPP arrangement, in pursuance of which it sought the collaboration of the Federal Government of Nigeria in accordance with existing legal framework for port development in implementing the proposal.

OBC Compliance Certificate was granted for the project on 25th September, 2019 to enable the project to proceed to procurement phase.

RfQ was advertised in the print media on February 1, 2021 seeking proposal from investors for  Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer of the Bakassi Integrated Deep Seaport and Calabar-Ogoja-Gakem Super Highway.

Next Step: Submission of RfQ proposals by interested investors and evaluation of proposals.

Issuance of RfP to qualified investors

Port Single Window

The project involves the introduction of electronic single window platform that can effectively coordinate all port related/cargo clearance activities capable of potentially transforming port operations to a seamless, paperless system by eliminating redundant procedures and duplications.

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser (TA) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next step: Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

National Freight Intelligence and Transportation Hub (NAFITH)

The project involves an application of information and communications technology (ICT) in the management of transport problems. It seeks to leverage on new innovation to provide needed solutions to the teething transport problems in Apapa.

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser (TA) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next step: Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Koko Port Concession

FGN is seeking to grant a new Concession over the Koko Port in 2017. NPA is conducting hydrographic studies to determine the best way the channels leading to Koko port could be optimally utilized. The transaction described herein will consist of the contiguous NPA lands and NPA facilities between the river and the public roadway that runs behind the port property and including the area behind the existing quay. The transaction for this general cargo port will consist of a 180 m quay and apron, and a transit shed.

A plan view of the Koko Terminal lease will consist of the following facilities:

A 175 m long quay and apron;

·       Additional waterfront for future expansion;

·       A five-bay transit shed;

·       The port administrative buildings and entrance gate;

·       Port support buildings including the fire station, security police building, the power station with backup generator, and the maintenance shops; and

·       A disused warehouse and miscellaneous buildings behind the quay area, and all other lands and buildings inside the Koko Port perimeter.

Not included in this transaction are the jetty and other facilities or equipment currently used by Tower Petroleum for bulk liquid (bitumen) handling.

The NPA is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser (TA) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next Step: Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Federal Ministry of Transportation / (NPA)

Ikorodu Lighter Terminals

The port is dedicated to salvaging unclaimed or overtime containers in the ports, with a view to providing needed solutions to port congestions and pave way to smoothen the new concessionaire’s operations in the ports.

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser (TA) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next Step:

Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Federal Ministry of Transportation / (NPA)

Provision of Utilities to the Ports

The FGN is desirous in using PPP procurement method for the provision of utilities to the ports. These include, but are not limited to the provisions of power and water.

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser (TA) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next Step:

Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Federal Ministry of Transportation / (NIMASA)

    i.   Ship building yard with breaking, recycling technology and wreck identification and removal.

ii.   Management and operations of the modular/floating dry dock (outsourcing).

iii.   Procurement of operational vessels, maritime patrol aircraft, coordination/surveillance centre and other operational equipment (Finance lease)

iv.   Outsourcing of NIMASA’s Training Centre and Guest House at Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC), Kirikiri, Lagos state.

v.   PPPs to develop a Multilevel car park at NIMASA Headquarters

vi.   Unsolicited proposal for Development of platform for pollution

Verification Gross Mass Imo Solar- safety of life at sea

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Advisers to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next Step:

Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMoT)/ National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)

PPPs for the following facilities:

i. Warri Dockyard

ii. Lokoja Dockyard

iii. Concession of Abam Ama Jetty at Port Harcourt

iv. Buoyage Vessels (B/V Anam at Onitsha)

v. Buoyage Vessels (B/V Bajibo at Lokoja, Kogi State)

vi. Buoyage Vessels (B/V Nembe at Lokoja, Kogi State)

vii. Buoyage Vessels (B/V Numan at Lokoja, Kogi State)

viii. Motor Ferry (M/F Calabar at Lokoja, Kogi State)

ix. Motor Ferry (M/F Effiat Mbo at Lokoja, Kogi State)

x. Motor Ferry (M/F Donga at Makurdi, Benue State)

xi. Water Bus (W/B) at Yauri, Kebbi State

xii. 3 Nos. 40-45 Passenger Sitter Ferries at Lokoja, Kogi State

xiii. Water Hyacinth Clearing Equipment (Water Master Classic III at Onitsha)

xiv. 2 Nos. 40-45 Passenger Sitter Ferries at Lagos

xv. Marina Jetty at Lagos

xvi. Apapa Jetty at Lagos

xvii. Oyingbo Jetty at Lagos

xviii. Maraoko Jetty at Lagos

xix. Abayomi Drive Jetty at Lagos

xx. Osborne Jetty at Lagos

Calabar Jetty at Calabar

The Ministry is in the process of procuring Transaction Advisers (TAs) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the projects’ viability and bankability.

Next Step:

Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC)

Development of Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Benin, Edo State

The Benin Dry Port is proposed to act as a port of destination for container cargoes waiting for further delivery instructions.  It is also proposed to provide services for the unloading of full container loads and breaking them down into smaller lots per consignee.

The primary objective of establishing the BENIN DRY PORT is to provide a one stop cargo reception and clearance facility to boost exports from and imports into Edo State particularly and Nigeria’s South-South, South East and some States in the Middle Belt regions in general. It is expected to provide proper handling and logistics services which emphasize promptness, dependability and cost effectiveness.

The Commission has written to the NSC on 26^th Oct. 2018 and give its support for the project to be implemented under the following guidelines:

·       NSC to give all necessary permits for the operation of the facility as an inland Dry Port

·       NSC to seek all necessary Ministerial approvals and set a date for negotiation

Next step:

According to the NSC, there is need to conduct Gap-Analysis with a view of advising the proponent on the steps to be taken before declaring the project as port of Origin and port of Destination.

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC)

Development of Truck Transit Park (TTP) in Obollo-Afor, Enugu State

The NSC proposes to facilitate the development of TTPs through PPP with facilities for short-term breaks as well as long-term parking services where truck drivers can get fuel, food, restrooms, showers and basic supplies like oil and spare parts as well as servicing and repairs of haulage vehicles. The Truck Transit Parks will have the following facilities including but not limited Gas Station, Hotel and Motel, Restaurants, Mechanic Workshop, Fire Station, Police Post, Automated Cargo Tracking System.

Catamaran Nigeria Limited was appointed as Transaction Adviser.

OBC Compliance Certificate was issued for the proposed project on 15^th August, 2018

ICRC received RFQ, RfP and Information Memorandum on December 20^th, 2018 which was reviewed and certified.

Upon expiration of certificate, NSC forwarded revised/update OBC to the Commission for recertification, which was done on 15^th February, 2021.

Next Step: Process leading to the selection of concessionaire.

Development of Truck Transit Park (TTP) in Lokoja, Kogi State

The NSC proposes to facilitate the development of TTPs through PPP with facilities for short-term breaks and also long-term parking services where truck drivers can get fuel, food, restrooms, showers and basic supplies like oil and spare parts as well as servicing and repairs of haulage vehicles. The Truck Transit Parks will have the following facilities including but not limited to Gas Station, Hotel and Motel, Restaurants, Mechanic Workshop, Fire Station, Police Post, Automated Cargo Tracking System.

Halcrow Infrastructure Consortium appointed as Transaction Adviser.

OBC Certificate of Compliance was issued for the proposed project on 24^th October, 2018

Next Step: Commencement of procurement process for the selection of concessionaire.

Federal Ministry of Transport/

Nigerian Ports Authority

The Rehabilitation and Expansion of the Burutu Port

Burutu Port is located in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. The current Port is on a 40.716 Hectares of Land and was originally built as a logistic Port for the export of Solid minerals and Agricultural Produce as well as importation and transportation of foreign goods from Europe for onward movement to the hinterland River Ports via the inland waterways

The Commission issued OBC Compliance Certificate on 28^th November, 2019 to enable the project proceed to the procurement phase.

Upon expiration of certificate, NPA resubmitted and updated OBC for recertification; which was on 1^st February, 2021

Next step: Advertisement in the print media for the selection of preferred concessionaire.

Development of Ibadan Inland Dry Port (IDP) under PPP Model

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) in pursuit of its function of facilitating trade and protection of cargo interest in all transport modes and its mandate as the economic port regulator is promoting the development of Ibadan Inland Dry Port (IIDP) in Ibadan, Oyo State under PPP arrangement. The NSC in partnership with Oyo State Government intend to enter into joint-venture PPP with a top tier private sector partner to establish an Inland Dry Port at Olorisaoko on the Iseyin-Ibadan road, Ibadan, Oyo State.

PDT meeting was held on 9^th of January, 2020 at the FMoT to deliberate on the TAs comments on the draft FBC report prepared by CRCC Construction Company Limited, review the status of the project and identify project challenges and proffer possible solutions.

Meeting held between NSC, ICRC and Transaction Adviser (TA) on 5^th June, 2020 to review some of the contentious issues in both the Full Business Case (FBC) and the Concession Agreement (CA) with view at arriving at a common position during the negotiation.

Next steps:

·       Conclusion and forwarding of FBC report to the Commission for issuance of compliance certificate.

·       FEC approval

·       Commercial Close

·       Financial Close

Development of Bonny Deep Water Port

The FGN intends to develop the Bonny Deep Water Port through PPP arrangements in order to improve transportation opportunities and boost economic activities along south-south, south east, north central and north east geo-political economic corridors and ease pressure on the western ports – Apapa and Tin Can Island which at the moment handles about 90% of cargo throughput in the country.

ICRC granted the OBC Compliance Certificate on 22^nd June, 2020; and granted the FBC Compliance Certificate on 24^th August, 2020

FEC approved by the FBC on 7th October, 2020

Next Step: Commercial Close and Financial Close

Re-development of NIWA Marina Land, Lagos State

The project involves the re-development of a narrow strip land measuring 3.9 hectares with plans to reclaim 39.2 hectares to a total of 41.1 hectares in Marina, Lagos; both the land and water areas are under the jurisdiction of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). The facility is currently being used for berthing and docking of passengers’ boats and other vessel services referred to as “marina land”.

The Commission reviewed and granted the OBC Compliance Certificate on 29^th December, 2020.

Next Step: Commencement of procurement process for the selection of concessionaire.

Management Contract to Operate, Maintain and Transfer (OMT) of NIMASA Floating Dry Dock, Lagos

The concessionaire is to seek a management contract for the Management and Operations of the Modular/Floating Dry Dock to assist to put in place a Project Management Company for the Outsourcing of the operation and management of its Floating Dry Dock (FDD) through a competitive bidding process as technical partners on a commercial basis.

The NIMASA Modular Dry-Dock for the dry-docking of all possible vessels, including tugs supply vessels, fishing vessels and normal vessels has the following dimensions:

·            Length over all – 110 m.

·            Beam: 30.2m external.

·            Depth: 12m

·            Vessels draught docking capacity: 6m.

·            Dry-dock lifting capacity: 5000 ton

ONEX through Mpape-Gurku-Ado/Gurku-Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. FCTA

The project involves the construction, operation and maintenance of Dual Carriage way from Outer Northern Express Way (Murtala Mohammed Way) through Mpape to Gurku, through Ado/Gurku.  The project was designed to ease congestion on Nyanya road and its surrounding axis.

Development Of Abuja-Ibadan Expressway Project (Unsolicited by TIB & AEC Group)

The proposed PPP project entails the development of new road corridor from Lagos/Ibadan to Abuja covering a distance of about 480 km.

The proposed road will originate from Lagos/Ibadan axis and traverse Kwara, Osun, Kogi, Niger, and terminates in FCT.

The proposed project is designed to drastically reduce travel time between Lagos/Ibadan and Abuja.

AEC Group Limited, China Harbour Engineering Company Limited and TIB Consortium individually submitted unsolicited business proposals to the FMW&H for consideration

FMW&H transmitted the unsolicited proposals to ICRC for review and regulatory guidance

ICRC reviewed OBCs and recommended that the three proponents harmonize and come up with a single proposal

After series of interfaces between the three proponents, they failed to reach an agreement on a single proposal

The ICRC recommended to the FMPW&H that the project be subjected to Swiss Challenge or Government compensate TIB for first approaching the Ministry with the proposal

Next Step

Awaiting the Ministry’s further action on the project based on ICRC regulatory guidance.

Concession of 10 roads under the Highway Development & Management Initiative (HDMI)

1.         Asaba-Agbor (Delta/Edo States)

2.         Abuja-Lokoja (FCT/Kogi)

3.         Kano-Katsina (Kano/Katsina)

4.         Onitsha-Aba (Ananbra/Abia)

5.         Shagamu-Benin (Ogun/Edo)

6.         Abuja-Akwanga (FCT/Nasarawa)

7a.       Kano-Shuari [lot 1] (Kano State);

7b.       Potiskum-Damaturu [lot 2] (Yobe State)

8.         Lokoja-Auchi (Kogi/Edo)

9.         Enugu-Port Harcourt (Enugu/Rivers)

10.       Ilorin-Jebba (Kwara/Niger)

11.       Lagos-Abeokuta (Lagos/Ogun)

12.       Lagos-Badagry (Lagos)

These routes have been selected for the 1^st phase of the VAC.

The routes have been further broken down into lots. This is to ease management and development, ensuring that the entire route is adequately accounted for.

Certain criteria have been used to ensure that the most suitable 1^st phase routes have been chosen.

Twelve (12) OBC reports have been submitted by Federal Ministry of Works & Housing (Works) to the Commission for validation.

The Commission after review of the 12 OBC reports granted OBC compliance Certificate to all 12 reports on 21^st December, 2020.

Presentation of OBC certificates to the Honorable Minister held 29^th January, 2021 at the Ministry Conference room.

Next Step: Commencement of procurement process for the selection of concessionaire.

RFQ adverts for HDMI projects in print media on 29th March, 2021

With deadline of submission on 3rd May, 2021.

Greenfield Railway Lines across Nigeria

·    Lagos – Shagamu- Ijebu Ode- Ore- Benin City (300km) (standard gauge)

·    Benin- Agbor-Ogwashi Uku- Asaba- Onitsha –Nnewi- Owerri-Aba with additional line from Onitsha-Enugu- Abakaliki (500km) (standard gauge)

·    Ajaokuta(Eganyi)-Obajana-Jakura-Baro-Abuja with additional line from Ajaokuta- Otukpo(533km) (standard gauge)

·    Zaria- Funtua- Tsafe- Gusau- Kaura- Namoda-Sokoto-Illela-Birnin Koni (520Km) (standard gauge)

·    Lagos –Ibadan- Oshogbo-Baro-Abuja (615KM) (high speed).

The OBCs on these projects are being awaited.

Next step:

Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

THE DEVELOPMENT OF ABUJA-BARO-ITAKPE-AJAOKUTA-WARRI RAILWAY LINE (269.12KM) WITH BRANCH LINE AND EXTENSIONS FROM JAKURA-LOKOJA (41KM) AND AGBARHO-WARRI (5KM) AND WARRI NEW SEAPORT

The 2-projects are:

i.     Abuja-Baro-Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Railway Line (269.12km) with branch and extension lines to Jakura-Lokoja (41km) and Agbarho-Warri (5km)

ii.     Development of Warri new Seaport, Warri, Delta State

The preferred PPP project model is Design-Build-Operate and Transfer (DBOT) model where CRCC will recoup its investments through user-fees. The proposed projects were designed to promote passenger and freight services, promote regional infrastructure development, preserve the life span of roads, encourage inter-model transport system, job creation and promote economic recovery and growth plans of the Federal Government, etc.

Messrs. China Railway Construction Company International (CRCC(I)) was competitively procured to develop these projects under a PPP arrangement.

Process included joint due diligence on the CRCC(I) offices in China by ICRC, FMOT, Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigerian Railway Corporation to confirm technical and financial capabilities to undertake the Project

ICRC issued FBC Compliance Certificate on 27^th November, 2018

FEC approval of FBC obtained 2018

Incorporation of Special Purpose Vehicle for the project commenced in October 2020

Provision Of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution for the Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN)

The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria Act No. 16 of 2007 was enacted into law on April 30, 2007. The Council is charged with, amongst other responsibilities, regulating and controlling the practice of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, and promoting the highest standards of competence, practice and conduct among members of the profession.

Given the challenges experienced in managing the existing platform and the need for the Federal Government to ensure that Freight Forwarders comply with law and that Terminal Operators take certificates issued by CRFFN as part of import clearing documents; the SW Global (SWG) Platform is being procured on a PPP basis to enhance efficiency by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for transparency and prompt service delivery aimed at generating revenue for the Government.

Full Business Case submitted by CRFFN, reviewed and certificate of compliance issued 12^th February, 2019 for the Design, Build, Operate and Transfer (DBOT) of an Enterprise Resource Planning Solution under a PPP arrangement with Messrs SW Global (SWG) as the Preferred PPP partner based on their old service provision performance.

Next Step: Submission of FBC to FEC for approval

Design, Development, Deployment and Management of a Secure Automated Fare Collection (AFC) Solution for the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Rail Network.

Given the challenges experienced in managing the existing platform of Nigeria Railway and the need for Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) to mitigate leakages in ticketing and collection of revenue and the possible automation to enhance efficiency for NCR by deploying the technology and human capital through a portal to established transparency and prompt service delivery aimed at generating revenue for NRC

FEC has approved FBC Compliance Certificate for the proposed project on 29^th January, 2020

Concession Agreement (CA) finalized and signed on 18^th November, 2020.

ICRC has taken Custody of the CA (January, 2021)

Development of Railway Industrial Park in Port Harcourt

The FGN intends to develop a Railway Industrial Park in Ubima, Rivers State through PPP arrangements with the following facility components for commercial vehicles and rolling stock assembly, Oil and Gas materials supply Industrial Park, Textile Industrial Park, Light Industry Park for Fast Moving Commodities and Goods (FMCGs).

The Commission granted the OBC Compliance Certificate on 22^nd June, 2020; and also granted the FBC Compliance Certificate on 24^th August, 2020.

FEC approved the FBC on 7th October, 2020

Next Step: Commercial Close and Financial Close

Federal Ministry of Interior/

Nigeria Immigration Service

The Passport Application Support Centers will be equipped with appropriate facilities and data capture equipment with servers linked electronically to the Nigerian Embassies in the selected locations.

RFQ opening took place on 15^thJuly, 2019.

Pre-qualification assessment on the received RFQ’s took place on 29th - 30th October, 2019.

NIS has received the Request for Proposals (RFP) from prequalified bidders.

Concession of Defence Jetty, Marina Lagos

Messrs. Inspium Multi-Services Limited (IMSL) is proposing through a Build-Operate and Transfer (BOT) PPP model the rehabilitation and construction of the Ministry of Defence Jetty at Marina, Lagos.

Once Complete the following services will be available:

Ferry Service Parking, Helicopter Parking, Car Parking, Office Letting, Berthing Services, Afloat Repair Services, Warehousing Services, Restaurants & Café, Professional Training Services.

The Commission issued an Outline Business Case Certificate November 8, 2017.

FBC Certificate of Compliance was issued on 29^th November, 2018

Federal Ministry of Police Affairs

Contingent Owned Equipment (COE)

Supply Own and Operate (SOO) for Peace Keeping Missions in CAR, South Sudan, Somalia, Dafur and Liberia

Joint OBC/FBC Compliance Certificate issued for presentation to FEC.

Next step: Submission of FBC to FEC for approval

Concession of Nigerian Prisons Land Swap Correctional Facility, Industrial Laundry Facility & Integrated Farm Facility

Nigerian Correctional Service

Rehabilitation, Expansion and Operation of the Nigerian Correctional Service Shoe, Garment and Leather Factories

An unsolicited proposal for the Rehabilitation, Expansion and Operation of the Nigerian Correctional Service Shoe Factory (NCS SF) Aba, Abia State under Public Private Partnership between Erojim Investment limited (EIL) and the Nigeria Prisons Service.

Sequel to viability appraisal and FGN policy directive on local sourcing, the project scope was expanded to accommodate the establishment of a Garment Factory within the premises of Aba Shoe Factory and the establishment of Janguza Leather Factory Kano, Kano State in order to feed Aba Shoe Factory with high quality finished leather products.

After project re-negotiation and submission of a revised FBC, ICRC granted a compliance certificate on

6th May, 2020.

FEC approved the FBC on 7th October, 2020.

Commercial Close attained and Ground-breaking ceremony for the factory by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola held on 28^th January, 2021.

The Naval Ship Dockyard, Lagos

This involves optimizing the capacity and functioning of the Naval Dockyard to attend to the maintenance services of existing fleet and facilitate building of new naval and commercial vessels under a PPP arrangement.

FBC Compliance Certificate was issued to FMoD on 11^th September, 2018

The Commission revalidated and re-issued the FBC certificate of compliance to MOD on 16^th September, 2020 after receiving a letter indicating their willingness to proceed with the project at the same investments levels and costs bearing in mind the effects of inflation and other possible post covid-19 pressures on the project cash flow. This was as well as a letter from their financiers indicating their willingness also to finance the project and to mention any possible term sheet variations if any, that may affect the project dynamics and implementation.

The Commission once again revalidated and re-issued the FBC certificate of compliance to MOD on 14th April, 2021

Next Step: Submission of FBC to FEC for approval

Federal Ministry of Interior

The Commission has issued OBC Compliance Certification

Next Step: Awaiting commencement process by Ministry

Development of senior police officers quarters at Ikeja, Lagos through PPP arrangement

The redevelopment of 6.750 hectare of land at Ikeja into senior police officer’s housing units using 2.1 hectares of the land and use of 4.65 hectares for the development of 130 four-bedroom duplex housing units.

OBC Certificate of Compliance was granted to NPF on January 21, 2019.

Next Step: Commencement of Procurement

Development and Deployment of a National Security and Civil registration system:

This involves the developing and deploying an ICT-based system to collate and up-to-date demographic, migration, biometric and bio-data on segments of the nation’s civil population, primarily employed in informal sectors, most of whom are generally invisible, to improve intelligence information on civilian population, in line with the Ministry’s civil defense and internal security mandate.

The Commission has reviewed the submitted OBC and has advised the Ministry accordingly.

The Commission is awaiting the submission of an updated OBC.

Supply, Operate & Maintain arrangement for equipment to Federal Ministry of Defence (FMoD) for leasing to the UN under CoE system on a letter of assist basis.

ICRC attended a Pre-Negotiation meeting between FMoD and the Concessionaire (Messrs Barnes & Tubbies) on the draft Full Business Case (FBC) and the Concession agreement.

The Commission granted Conditional FBC Certificate of Compliance on 2^nd September, 2019. FBC Certificate granted 5^th December, 2019 on successful completion of the conditions

Next Step: Awaiting Presidential Approval.

E-Customs Project (Establishment of a Digital/Paperless Customs Administration) under PPP arrangement.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) has undertaken a survey of its operations and has identified challenges hindering its smooth operations. The NSC has decided to implement an e-Customs Solution, which is a program that will update the NSC ICT infrastructure and deployment of smart technologies under PPP arrangement.

The Commission revalidated FBC Certificate for the proposed project on January 17^th, 2020

FEC approved the FBC in 2020

Next Step: Commercial close

National Public Security Communication System (NPSCS)

The NPSCS project aims to provide of a robust, reliable, secure and independent multimedia communications system for the Police and other agencies. Using the latest broadband technologies both current and future network standards will be managed to deliver quadruple-play (4x) telecommunications services for improved capacity in crime prevention and investigation as well as a reduction in the need for physical manpower input in intelligence services and aid emergency services to respond more rapidly to urgencies.

Bid conference held on Wed, 14^th Aug, 2019 to select the Baseline Auditor for the NPSCS Network

Meeting of the subcommittee of the Network Baseline Audit of the NPSCS held on 20^th  Aug, 2019

Presentation of report on the Network Baseline Audit of NPSCS to the Project Management Team (PMT) held on 29th Aug, 2019.

FEC Approval obtained Wednesday 16^th December 2020

Next Step: Commercial close

PPPs involving the following:

i.      Upgrading/rebuilding of National Stadium, Lagos

ii.    Completion of Athletes’ hostel, Abuja

PDT meeting held on September19th, 2018.  The Ministry has been advised to submit an OBC to the Commission. RFQ bids evaluated on 25^th November 2020

Evaluation Team to submit report to PDT on 2^nd December 2020

PDT Meeting held on Wednesday, the 2nd of December, 2020

Development of Multipurpose Facility at National Stadium, Abuja

The Federal Ministry of Sports & Youth Development seeks to develop Multipurpose Facility at National Stadium Abuja through PPP

Meeting on a proposal for Long Lease of Part of the Public Parking Lot in the National Stadium, Abuja held at the Federal Ministry of Youth & Sports Development (FMYSD) on March 27, 2018

RFQ Advert for the two projects published on the 31st August 2020.

RFQ advert extended by 2 weeks

Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment/

National Automotive Council

Development of World Class Training Centre of Excellence:

(Solicited Proposal): The National Automotive Design Development Council wishes to develop a World Class Training Centre of Excellence through a PPP.

Trade and Investment

The Commission held a meeting on 31st January, 2020 to establish a way forward on the project.

It was agreed an updated Business Case will be sent to the Commission for review on 9th March, 2020.

Procurement

Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment / Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board (TBSMB)

Rehabilitation, Management and Operation of the National Trade and International Business Centre, Lagos (NTIBC)

The development of the NTIBC was conceived against the background of the FGN’s desire to develop one-stop investment hubs in order to sustain economic growth by encouraging export, enterprise and investments. The Independence building was built in 1959. The building consists of 25 floors, has approximately 8,100 square meters and a separate parking lot directly opposite with an area of 2,650 square meters.

The proposed NTIBC building will be a mixed-use facility to cater for businesses on a let basis, provide space for TBSMB and also residential usage.

The proposed facility will be multi-functional, to include:

i.   Office for agencies under the FMITI

ii.   Offices for other government MDAs

iii.   Information hub on trade & investment in Nigeria

iv.   Office for Blue-Chip companies

v.   Conference & meeting rooms

vi.   Exhibition and banquet halls

Restaurants & lounge bar

The bid submission closed on 18^th November 2020 (1600) and two (2) bids were received.

A presentation was made by both bidders on 23^rd November 2020 for the Evaluation of Innovative solutions within the project.

Bid evaluations for technical and financials commenced on 30^th November 2020, in Lagos.

The bid submission closed on 18^th 18^th November 2020 (1600) and two (2) bids were received.

A presentation was made by both bidders on 23^rd November 2020 for the Evaluation of Innovative solutions within the project.

Bid evaluations for technical and financials commenced 30^th November 2020 and concluded on 2^nd December 2020 in Lagos.

Establishment of the Mechanic’s Villages

The mechanics’ villages’ project is an initiative of NAC, a body established pursuant to the National Automotive Council Act, Cap N8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, with responsibility for the development of the automotive industry in Nigeria.

The objective for the establishment of the mechanic’s villages is, among other things, to stimulate the growth and development of the mechanic business in a specialized and orderly manner. The project is aimed at developing the automotive value chain via the provision of 6 pilot modern mechanic villages in the nation’s 6 geopolitical zones.

Meeting for review and negotiation of concession fees held on February 21^st, 2019

Site Visit took place on February 27^th, 2019

Awaiting Sensitivity analysis to be run by both parties and to be sent to the Commission for review

Development of 23 Industrial Development Clusters (IDCs)

The objective of the project is to redevelop 23 Industrial Development Centers (IDCs) into Industrial Clusters across Nigeria (in 6 geopolitical zones) using the PPP Model.

Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment Abuja Head office Building Project

The Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment is desirous to build their Abuja Head Office through a PPP Procurement method. Project Conceptualization is currently on-going.

Project Conceptualization is currently on-going.

Development of SME Portal

A technology enabled platform project that will encourage more MSMEs to be attracted into the formal sector.

The project is currently in Development Phase.

FBC Certificate of Compliance was issued on the 26th April, 2019.

FEC has approved the FBC certificate

Development of Okerete Transnational Border Market at Saki West LGA, Oyo State

The Ministry intends to establish transnational border markets to promote regional integration, create employment in rural areas and reduce high incidence of smuggling across Nigeria’s borders. The intention is to create them at 6 geo-political zones of the country starting with Okerete, in South West region.

Babanna Transnational Border & Regional Market Project

Integration of informal trade with the formal sector, Elimination of smuggling, Revenue generation, Enhancement of bilateral integration and trade, Enhancement of security along the border are all aspects of this Transnational border project.

A Technical Committee meeting held on 23^rd January, 2020 to chart a way forward for the project.

The meeting agreed to develop a TOR for the engagement of TA on the project.

Evidence of competitive bidding process and all documentation and approvals during the process were sent by AIIC to the Commission on October 3, 2017

Next Step: Awaiting FBC submission for review.

The Commission held a meeting with the Ogun Osun River Basin Development Authority and the project proponent on the 20^th October 2020, to discuss the OBC reviewed by the Commission.

The OBC was updated addressing all the issues outlined by the Commission and submitted to the Commission for OBC Compliance Certificate.

OBC Compliance certificate was issued by the commission on the 12 December 2020

In the process of setting up PDT and PSC, OORBDA wrote to ICRC for nominations.

Federal Ministry of Works & Housing

And Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)

COREN Head Office Project

(Solicited Proposal): The proposal will involve the Construction of COREN head office complex in Abuja using PPP procurement methodology.

The Commission granted an OBC Certificate of Compliance on November 8, 2016 for the project

COREN has been advised to proceed to procurement.

Automated Parking Centres

This involves the construction of Automated Parking Centres in designated car parks in the FCT.

Federal Housing Authority (FHA)

PPPs involving the following:

i.     Development of new towns in Abuja at Kwali and Bwari Area Councils

ii.   PPP to develop corporate head office of Federal Housing Authority (FHA) in Abuja located at the Central Business District of Abuja.

FHA is in the process of procuring Transaction Advisers to prepare an Outline Business Cases.

Projects will soon be advertised for procurement of Transaction Adviser.

Federal Ministry of Works & Housing

Marina Quayside Strip Project

The proposed project is a transformative urban/waterfront development Project intended to be a tourism centre that will provide Hotels, Condominiums, Commercial Complexes, Water Sports, Restaurants, Art Galleries, Cinemas, Shops, Car Parks, Bus Transport Terminals, Museums, Offices, Residential buildings, Rented Houses, Theme parks, Parks, Port Authorities, Cruise Ship Facilities, Jetties, Boardwalks, Marinas, Aquaria, Sports Complexes, Casinos, Medical Facilities and Marine Transport.

Outline Business Case Certificate of Compliance granted on August 16, 2017.

Meeting held with the PPP Unit regarding current status of project on 4th April, 2019. It was resolved that the PPP Unit would inform the project proponent to return from finance-sourcing abroad and conclude the pre-development phase requirements for the project.

ICRC and Ministry to agree on updated workplan with timelines for the project.

Federal Ministry of Works & Housing

New Eko Development Project, (Lagoon City) in Lagos

The project proposal involves the Sand-filling and reclamation of water bodies within the vicinity of existing Banana Island Estate. The project would redefine the Banana Island landscape and complement the development of Lagos lagoon to reflect its mega-city status.

The OBC is currently a work in progress by the FMW&H.

Federal Capital Territory

Light Rail Lot 2 PPP Project

The proposed Abuja Light Rail PPP project includes the financing, designing, construction, operation and maintenance of the rail transit network route. The covering distance is 54.1 kilometers from Garki Area 11 passing through the interchange centre at Eagle Square to Gudu and down to Nyanya, Karu axis, in Abuja. It also connects to sector Centre D through Hilton Hotel, Gwarimpa FHA Estate and the light railway Lot 1 (Blue line currently under construction)

A meeting was held on December 22, 2017 at the SGF's office where the private proponent (IRMG) made another presentation on the way forward with the project. No conclusive agreements were reached, due to absence of some stakeholders.  The meeting was adjourned to a later date.

New date to be communicated to the Commission.

Operation and Management of Sugarcane Bio-Factory, Zaria

The Council is proposing a PPP procurement in the Management and Operation of the facility to make it more efficient and productive after sinking in so much money with little output.

Centre for Management Development

Development of CMD Headquarters, Abuja

The Centre for Management Development is desirous of constructing National Headquarters in Abuja.

The Concession of Ground Floor of the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II to Commercial Use under PPP Arrangement Modalities on how to commercialize the ground floor of the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) building complex as a PPP pilot project under PPP arrangement.

some of the possible services that can be considered in the proposed scheme:

- Creche/Nursery

- Supermarket

- Laundry

- Car Park commercialization

- Complementary Transportation to and fro across the various routes of the Federal Secretariat (Staff Bus)

ICRC issued Pilot Implementation Certificate on 10th July, 2019 to fast-track improved facility management via a pilot PPP arrangement.

Next step:  The head of Service is to obtain endorsement of the Federal Ministry of Justice and the approval of the president for the Implementation phase prior to signing the Pilot Concession Agreement.

Development of Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Shopping Complex, Gwarinpa, Abuja

FHA currently has a site office located on 2,500sqm along 3rd Avenue Gwarinpa. There is an existing bungalow housing the Annex office of the Federal Housing Authority on the land. The building will be demolished to give way for a modern shopping complex. The FHA Annex office will be relocated to a temporary location in Gwarinpa. On completion of the plaza, some of the offices will be retained for the FHA Annex.

OBC Certificate of Compliance was granted on June 12^th, 2018

Bid opening held on July 11^th, 2018 with two (2) proposals submitted for evaluation; which took place and none of the bidders met the requirements of the RfQ

Awaiting detailed report from FHA on the procurement process.

Meeting held with NASS/ PASAN on 20^th May, 2019 regarding reviewed PSR and way forward for project.

NASS/ PASAN have been advised to procure a TA to develop a standard PSR for the project.

FRCN Land Lease, Owerri, Imo State.

The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria is interested in constructing and developing mixed-use development on 14 Hectares of its 21.11 Hectare landed property at Km-15 Umuahia Road, Owerri, Imo State.

The project consists of a high-end luxury estate with recreational support facilities, luxurious hotel and office blocks for commercial purposes.

The Commission has reviewed the submitted OBC and has advised the Corporation accordingly.

The Corporation resubmitted an OBC for the project on November 9, 2020 and is currently under review

Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria Properties

The Radio Corporation are desirous to develop its 10-Hectares of land into a mixed-use facility in Lagos.

Proposed Niger Delta Broadband Development Initiative (NDBDI) for a Region-Wide High-Speed Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure.

The NDBDI project is about the provision of Broadband Internet Access, Connectivity, and associated Services in the Niger Delta region.

The Commission will make a Developmental Contribution for the NDBDI project which will serve as a platform for the recommended SP to deliver the Broadband Internet Services to Subscribers at a reduced cost, using 4G technologies such as LTE (Long Term Evolution) and WAN (Wide Access Networks) which will deliver speeds of over 100Mbps.

OBC Certificate issued on January 10, 2019

INFRASTRUCTURE CONCESSION REGULATORY COMMISSION

PRE-CONTRACT PROJECTS (AT DEVELOPMENT AND PROCUREMENT) STATUS REPORT, AS AT 30^th APRIL, 2021

(IN ALPHABETICAL SECTOR FORMAT)

S/N

MDA

PROJECT / DESCRIPTION

SECTOR

STATUS

PHASE

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Projects, involving PPPs on:

i.      Federal Coastal Fishery Terminal, Ebughu, Akwa Ibom State

ii.     Federal Coastal Fishery Terminal, Borokiri Rivers State

iii.   Fish Processing Centre, Jebba, Kwara State

iv.   Agro Aviation Hangar, Kaduna

The Commission granted joint OBC/FBC Compliance Certificates for the Akwa Ibom and Rivers State Coastal Fishery Terminals on February 28, 2018.

A letter was received on 22^nd July, 2020 from the Ministry for advice on underlying issues regarding the process of engaging the two preferred partners on Ebughu and Borokiri Terminals.

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Concession of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano

The FGN proposed to concession the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Terminal Building, Kano State as part of aviation sector reform programme

Aviation

Proserve Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TA).

ICRC received revised Outline Business Case (OBC) report on 22^nd Oct, 2019; and issued OBC compliance certificate on 22^nd June, 2020

Next step: Procurement of suitable investor for the project

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Concession of Port Harcourt International Airport

The FGN proposed to concession the Port Harcourt International Airport Terminal Building, Rivers State as part of aviation sector reform programme

Proserve Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs).

ICRC received revised Outline Business Case (OBC) report on 22^nd Oct, 2019; and issued OBC compliance certificate on 22^nd June, 2020

Next step: Procurement of suitable investor for the project

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Concession of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos

The FGN proposed to concession the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal Building, Lagos State as part of aviation sector reform programme

Proserve Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs).

ICRC received revised Outline Business Case (OBC) report on 22^nd Oct, 2019; and issued OBC compliance certificate on 22^nd June, 2020

Next step: Procurement of suitable investor for the project

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Concession of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja

The FGN proposed to concession the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Terminal Building, Abuja-FCT as part of aviation sector reform programme

Proserve Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs).

ICRC received revised Outline Business Case (OBC) report on 22^nd Oct, 2019; and issued OBC compliance certificate on 22^nd June, 2020

Next step: Procurement of suitable investor for the project

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Development of a Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul (MRO) Facility

The FGN intends to establish an MRO facility for aircraft maintenance, inspections and supply of parts to the aviation sector

Aviation

Catamaran Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs).

OBC Compliance Certificate issued 21^st May, 2018.

The Ministry approved the RFQ evaluation report for the selection of concessionaire.

RFP was issued to the qualified bidders and Bidders’ Conference held on 24^th February, 2020

Submission of Proposal by the qualified bidders for evaluation.

Next step: Awaiting evaluation report for selection of preferred bidder from the Ministry

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Establishment of an Aviation Leasing Company (ALC)

The FGN intends to establish an ALC for the leasing of aircrafts to operators in the country and the continent as none exist in Africa at the moment.

Aviation

Catamaran Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs).

OBC Compliance Certificate issued 21^st May, 2018.

The Ministry approved the RFQ evaluation report for the selection of concessionaire.

RFP has been issued to the qualified bidders and Bidders’ Conference held on 24^th February, 2020

Submission of Proposal by the qualified bidders for evaluation.

Next step: Awaiting evaluation report for selection of preferred bidder from the Ministry

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Development of an Aerotropolis (Airport City)

The FGN intends to develop an Aerotropolis in a suitable location to be determined by the Transaction Adviser. This entails the setting up and development of structures that will support the activities around the airport and aviation in general.

The Commission received an Updated Outline Business Case report with technical inputs and made some observation to the Ministry on 10^th Oct, 2019.

Next step: Awaiting response from the Ministry in line with the observations/comments.

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Development of a 6 Cargo/Agro Airports in the Geo-Political zones

The FGN intends to develop 6 Cargo/Agro airports in each of the geo-political zones to provide cargo handling and specialized logistics for agro products.

The Infrastructure Bank (TIB) Consortium was procured as Transaction Advisers (TAs)

The Commission received an Outline Business Case (OBS) report and currently under reviewing.

Next step: Certification of OBC report

Federal Ministry of Aviation

Establishment of a National Carrier

The FGN intends to establish a National Carrier for the country through a PPP arrangement. The national carrier will have a hub in a designated airport as one of the outcomes of the assignment from the TA.

Federal Executive Council has approved to replace Lufthansa Consulting with Airline Management Group (AMG) to undertake the Transaction Advisory assignment.

·       The Project Proposal received on 29th June, 2018

·       OBC Certificate of Compliance Issued by ICRC on 6th July, 2018

The official Name (Nigeria Air) and Logo were unveiled with an Investor Teaser at Farnborough Air show on 18^th July 2018

·       OBC Certificate was revalidated 25th November, 2019

The Commission once again revalidated and re-issued OBC Compliance Certificate to the FMoA on 28^th September, 2020

The Commission withdrew the OBC Certificate issued on 28^th September, 2020 and re-issued another OBC Certificate of Compliance dated 18^th December, 2020 to enable the Ministry proceed to procurement stage.

Next step: Procurement process for the selection of suitable investor

As an unsolicited proposal the project shall go through Swiss Challenge methodology to ensure competition and Transparency.

Next Step: Submission and Evaluation of EoIs.

Full Business Case (FBC) Certificate of Compliance revalidation has been granted by ICRC.

Next Step: Ministry is to submit FBC for approval by FEC

Federal Ministry of Information and Culture

Development of National Council for Arts and Culture’s land through PPP

The Council is desirous of developing an edifice on its parcel of Land located at Central Business District, Abuja through PPP that will comprise the following:

i.  Culture and Arts Theatre

ii. Office Development for use by

NCAC

iii. Conference and event exhibition hall,

Shopping Mall

Federal Ministry of Education

PPPs involving the following:

i.     Upgrade of the ICT Laboratories/Business Centers in Federal Schools

ii.   Upgrade of existing libraries

Upgrade of vocational schools

National Mathematical Center

i.     Development of an International Conference Center

Construction of National Mathematical Centre-International Science Academy (NMC-IMSA)

PPPs involving the following:

i.               Proposed construction of Students Hostel, 500-Units of Staff Housing, Roads & Drainages, Shopping Mall, Staff/Students Cafeteria, Bio-gas Electricity Power plant and Poultry Farm

ii.              On-line application System for e-registration platform, Computation / compilation of Students’ results, e-Learning and web portal development.

Proposed construction of Vice Chancellor’s Lodge, Pro-Chancellor’s Lodge, Principal Officers’ Quarters, Senior Staff Housing, Junior Staff Housing, External Electrification, Borehole & Overhead Tanks, etc

Education

The University is in the process of procuring Transaction Advisers to prepare an Outline Business Cases to determine the projects’ viability and bankability

ICRC reviewed the submitted documents in line with statutory processes. University written to supply additional information on the project and also confirm availability of land space for the entire project.

Computer Based Test Centre (National Business and Technical Examinations Board)

The Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre project is to enhance efficiencies of candidates in Technical and Vocational Education through Information and Computer Technology.

The Project is currently functional but the NABTEB has been asked by the Commission to forward relevant documents on the project to the Commission.

The Business Case and Executed Contract Agreement were reviewed and it was found that it did not satisfy the key features of PPP contracts. The Commission requested additional documents to incorporate the issues raised.

The Board has been advised to submit a Joint OBC/FBC for review.

Federal Ministry of Education

Development of Commercial Hub at National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

NOUN is desirous of building a commercial hub for the University Community within the campus at Jabi, Abuja using the PPP arrangement.  The complex will have the following facilities Banking malls, Supermarket, Restaurants, Bookstore, retail shops etc

Education

ICRC issued an OBC Certificate of Compliance on the October 7, 2017

The project is currently in development phase. The Institute is working with consultants to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine project viability and bankability.

Development of Shopping Mall, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan

UCH seeks to develop a Shopping Mall through PPP Procurement.

Education

Sensitization workshop and Inaugural PDT meeting held on October 17 & 19, 2017 at the Hospital premises

Arrangements are in place to regularize the existing MoU with the Concessionaire. A meeting took place at Federal Ministry of Health in October 2020.

Federal University, Wukari/Federal Ministry of Education

The submitted project proposal document has been reviewed and the University was advised to prepare an OBC.

Awaiting the University’s response.

Development of Student Hostels at Federal College of Education Abeokuta, Ogun State

Federal College of Education Abeokuta seeks guidance to develop hostel accommodation using PPP procurement process.

Energizing Education Program

Electrification Program of Tertiary Institutions initiated by the FMPW&H to develop off-grid power plant projects in order to provide uninterrupted and dedicated power supply to forty (40) Federal Universities and neighboring University Teaching Hospitals across the Federation.

The Ministry is to prepare a structuring report and submit to ICRC

400 Room Students Hostel

The project consists of two hostels that will comprise 400 rooms on a 1.9 Hectares land within the University of Calabar premises and is estimated to cost N1,326,000,000 with a completion period of 9 months.  On completion, each Hostel will house 1,600 students, making a total of 3,200 students for the two Hostels.

Rehabilitation of Students’ hostel

In line with the desire to bridge the infrastructural gap in Kaduna Polytechnic, the Institution is committed to develop solutions for its infrastructural decay and to solicit for financiers for the institution’s infrastructure development Projects. Namely; the Renovation of Students’ hostel.

FBC issued on 12th February 2020

FEC approval FBC on 8^th July 2020.

Concession Agreement signed on 21^st August, 2020

Development of Hostel Accommodation for Colleges of Education

The Ministry received an unsolicited proposal by Adonai Ventures Ltd to build hostel accommodation for Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

Regularization of Build Operate and Transfer Process for the development of Retail and Entertainment Centre

The University of Port-Harcourt seeks to regularize an ongoing PPP Project to conform with National PPP Laws

Development and Construction Of Private Students’ Hostel Accommodation For University Of Port-Harcourt

Regularization of Build Operate and Transfer Process for the development of Entertainment Centre

The University of Port-Harcourt seeks to regularize an ongoing PPP Project to conform with National PPP Laws

The review of the OBC report is ongoing. ICRC’s Letter of nomination for the PSC and PDT membership written on 13^th Nov 2020

Meeting with the PPP Unit,  held on 16th December, 2020, to discuss way forward on the proposed hostel development in the University. The Commission had issued an OBC Compliance Certificate but included some requirements that must be met before the project could proceed.

Meeting of the PDT held on February 4, 2021 at the Bursars Conference Room, Main Campus.

Construction Of students Hostels on a PPP arrangement.

The University of Uyo is seeking to collaborate with a Private Proponent for the development of students hostels at the various campuses of the University with a capacity for 12,000 bed spaces.

Gurara 2 Greenfield Multi-Purpose Dam

The Concession of the Gurara 2 Greenfield multi-purpose Dam, Niger State includes 300MW of hydropower components of the dam.

Federal Ministry of Water Resources

Owena Multi-Purpose Dam water supply (Unsolicited Proposal)

The project will provide about 1.5kwh of electricity to the national grid.

Development of 9MW Oyan Dam Unsolicited

This involves the Operations and Maintenance of 9MW hydroelectric power.

Federal Ministry of Water Resources

Development of 220MW River Mada Medium hydropower plant in Nasarawa State

This involves the Operations and Maintenance of 220MW hydroelectric power.

Federal Ministry of Water Resources

Other PPP Projects:

i.     Development of Tede Dam for Hydro power and other purposes.

ii.     Concession of Oturkpo Dam for Hydro Power and other purposes.

Development of Dasin Hausa Dam for Hydro power and other purposes.

Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel

Ajaokuta Steel company Ltd & National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO)

Rehabilitation, completion, management and operation of Ajaokuta Steel Company and National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO) through PPP Concession agreement.

Monitoring visit took place to Ajaokuta Steel Complex and National Iron Ore Mining Corporation, Itakpe (from 24^th - 26^th  April, 2018.)

Selection of Transaction Adviser for the concession of Ajaokuta Steel Company (ASCL) is ongoing.

The Commission accompanied an inspection team lead by NEMSA to inspect the project site in Lagos in 18^th-20^th November 2020 in readiness for the RfP submission by the Bidders

PDT meeting held on April 15, 2021. Deadline for RfP submission was put at April 30, 2021.

Federal Capital Territory/ Abuja Infrastructure Investment Center (AIIC)

The power plant is expected to sell excess power to the national grid.

Draft OBC sent by MDA and reviewed by the Commission August 8, 2017

Meeting held with project stakeholders on August 16, 2017

Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources

NNPC Refineries Rehabilitation Project

The project will involve the rehabilitation of refineries across the country.

A meeting took place between ICRC and an NNPC Team to discuss the Rehabilitation and PPPP O&M of  Refineries (Port-Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna) on 6^th July, 2020.

Virtual Bid Opening for EPC Contracts on Port-Harcourt Refinery took place on July 24, 2020.

Virtual Bid Opening for EPC Contacts on Warri and Kaduna Refineries took place on 25 August, 2020.

Construction of LPG and Ethanol/Methanol Plants at Emede Uzere Delta State (on PPP Basis)

The construction of an LPG and Ethanol/Methanol Plant at Emede Uzere, Delta State from Everlinksourcing Ltd to the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources/NNPC

The project has been submitted by NNPC providing a Business Case for the BOT Model for the rehabilitation of the NNPC’s pipeline Network and Storage Facilities. Evaluations REOI/RfQ ongoing, which commenced on September 24, 2020

PDT meeting held weekly in the month of April 2021 on Fridays

FMoP have sent concept notes to the Commission and are keen to develop the following projects;

i.     Concession and development of 25MW Katsina Wind Farm

ii.   Concession and development of 215MW Kaduna Power Plant

iii. Concession and development of 10MW lake Chad Basin Development Authority, Borno.

Concession and development of 1.2MW Solar facilities at Lower Usuma Dam.

University of Benin 15MW Solar Project (Unsolicited Proposal)

The project is a 15MW PV Solar power to be sited on a 30Hectare parcel of land at the University of Benin Ugbowo Campus.

OBC Certificate of Compliance was granted on March 19, 2018.

RFP evaluation exercise has been conducted by UNIBEN.

A virtual meeting was held between ICRC E&U Unit and UNIBEN project Team on the 3^rd November 2020 to discuss critical dynamics of the project structure to ensure commercial close can be successful achieved.

UNIBEN Team is to revert with all the actionable steps discussed and agreed.

Development of Hydro power from Kiri Dam

Settlement meeting in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/110/2019 – Kiri Hydropower Ltd V. Minister, Federal Ministry of Water Resources & 5 Ors held on 14th Aug, 2019.

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice has issued a Legal Opinion for guidance vide a letter on 22^nd July, 2002 on the Kiri suit.

Federal Ministry of Power/ Electrification Agency

Solar Power Off-Grid Rural Electrification

The project involves the provision of off-grid solar power to the remote rural communities in Taraba, Gombe, Niger, Kogi, Ebonyi, Oyo, Ogun, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Katsina and Kebbi states

The Agency requested compliance certification for the OBC/FBC

Request for Proposal (RfP) has been sent to qualified bidder. Evaluation of the RFP has been concluded

Joint OBC/FBC compliance certificate was Revalidated 7^th October 2020.

Federal Ministry of Power

The Commission granted OBC Compliance Certification on October 15th, 2018.

Meeting between ICRC and the Transaction Adviser on the re-alignment of the items in the OBC to enable take-off of the project on April 19, 2021

Makurdi Hydropower Project

The Makurdi Hydropower Project (Makurdi HPP) was originally conceived as part of the Plan for Electric Power System Development issued by the then National Electric Power Authority [NEPA] in 1974. The planned dam site is located on the Benue River, the primary tributary of the Niger River in Nigeria, about 10 ~ 15 km upstream of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State.

The Commission granted OBC Compliance Certification on October 15th, 2018.

OBC Certificate of Compliance granted on March 18^th, 2019

The OBC compliance certificate was Revalidated 26^th October 2020.

OBC Compliance Certificate  granted on March 18^th, 2019

OBC compliance certificate was Revalidated 26^th October 2020.

Development of Hydroelectric power from existing 6 Small & Medium from dams across the Country

Federal Executive Council (FEC) gave an approval on the 30^th November 2016 for 6 dams.

1.     Bakolori Dam, Zamfara State

2.     Omi - Kampe Dam, Kogi State

3.     Doma Dam, Nasarawa State

4.     Jibiya Dam, Katsina State

5.     Zobe Dam, Katsina State

6.    Ikere Gorge Dam, Oyo State

Ongoing finalization of the Concession Agreements between the Ministry and the Preferred Bidders for onward transmission to the Federal Ministry of Justice for vetting.

A meeting took place between ICRC, FMOP, and their Legal Advisers AELEX Partners on 27 August 2020 to discuss ICRC’s recommendations for Ikere Gorge, Omi Kampe, Bakalori and Zobe & Jibiya hydro power plant Concession Agreements

Development of Small, Medium and Large Hydropower Project Phase 2

Development of hydroelectric power from existing small, medium & large hydro dams in twelve (12) locations nationwide. As shown below:

Lot 3A

·       7MW Girmi Earth Hydropower Plant, Kaduna State (Brownfield)

·       1.2 MW Lower Usuma Hydropower Plant FCT (Brownfield)

·       9MW Oyan Hydropower Plant, Ogun State (Brownfield)

Lot 3B

·       138MW Dasin Hausa Hydropower Plant, Adamawa State (Greenfield)

·       40MW Kashimbilla Hydropower Plant, Taraba State (Brownfield)

·       92MW Garin Dalli Hydropower Plant, Benue State (Greenfield)

Lot 3C

·       182MW Bawarku Hydropower Plant, Benue State (Greenfield)

·       136MW Manya Hydropower Plant, Taraba State (Greenfield)

·       109MW Katsina Ala Hydropower Plant, Benue State (Greenfield)

Lot 3D

·       700MW Oguma Hydropower Plant, Kogie State (Greenfield)

·       1500MW Makurdi Hydropower Plant, Benue State (Greenfield)

·       441MW Onitsha Hydropower Plant, Anambra State (Greenfield)

The preferred and reserve bidders’ TA list will be communicated to the Commission once all assessments have been finalized by FMoP.

Identification of PPP Projects for screening, prioritization and approval for procurement through PPP.

Signed Memorandum of Understanding for Potential areas of collaboration.

The following projects are under consideration:

i.        Establishment of Federal Ministry of Environment’s Clean and Green Campaign to end open defecation in public areas by 2019 by providing Public Toilets nationwide. Pilots to be in FCT public schools, motor parks and market places; and extended to the 36 States.

ii.    Framework for Plastic Industry and other private sector companies to take plastic waste off the streets by 2019

iii.   Development of a New Head Office for the Federal Ministry of Environment (to be completed in 2018)

iv.   Establishment of Scrap metal recycling facility, Sokoto, Sokoto State.

v.     Establishment of Scrap metal recycling facility, Kaduna, Kaduna State.

vi.   Establishment of Scrap metal recycling plant, Emuoha, Rivers State.

vii.  Establishment of Scrap metal recycling plant, Owerri, Imo State.

viii.  Establishment of Ozone village in Ikenne Ogun State.

ix.   A pilot indigenous project to capture Biogas from faeces/ urine in Federal Government Girls Secondary School, Abaji, Abuja FCT

Development of Pilot Cotter Mitigation from lanfill for Energy production Wupa Lanfill, Wupa Village Abuja

Environment

Meeting held on 30^th May, 2019 between Ministry of Environment and ICRC regarding pipeline projects submitted to the Commission in 2018 and the way forward for reviving PPPs within the Ministry.

Federal Ministry of Health

Construction of staff housing estate, shopping complex and new House Officers’ (Doctors') quarters

Abuja Medical Mall/City

This involves the development of a tertiary medical facility (Medical Mall/City) on a greenfield site in Abuja to harness the potential of the private health sector and provide high quality alternatives to Nigerians who require specialist medical care in the country.

Health

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine project viability and bankability.

Federal Ministry of Health

Development of Oncology Centre of Excellence for Cancer Care in 8 Teaching Hospitals across the Geopolitical zones Federal Ministry of Health

The FGN through the Federal Ministry of Health seeks to procure and manage Oncology equipment in Federal Teaching Hospitals across the Country.

The PDT has adopted the option of Traditional Procurement / Leasing where payment is tied to equipment management and service/the continuous function of the machine on service delivery.

Awaiting further steps from the Ministry.

Development

Federal Ministry of Health

Upgrade of the 3rd Phase of Teaching Hospital Rehabilitation Project

The contracts for rehabilitation and modernization of select Federal Teaching Hospitals (8 in phase 1 and 6 in phase 2) were awarded in November 2002 and September 2006 respectively to VAMED Engineering Ltd and a Presidential Project Implementation Committee was set up to monitor proper and timely execution of the projects.

The remaining 7 Teaching hospitals were supposed to be rehabilitated and modernized through PPP and a Technical Working Group (TWG) with membership drawn from FMOH, NSIA, ICRC, and four members from private sector was set up to deliberate and agree with VAMED/CPL Group on the most suitable PPP model to be adopted for phase 3.

OBC Certificate of Compliance was revalidated and re-issued to the Federal Ministry of Health on the 24^th of August, 2020, for an accelerated negotiated PPP pilot scheme for six (6) teaching hospitals, one in each of the Nation’s geopolitical zones.

Orthopedic Hospital, Dala- Kano 

The proposed PPP seeks to construct staff quarters within the premises, conversion of existing bungalow within the hospital premises to commercial guest house, equipping of the Hospital mortuary building and Equipping, Furnishing and Operation of a Private wing of the Hospital.

Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH)

Establishment of Anti-Snake Venom Production Facility in Nigeria through PPP

The Ministry seeks the Establishment of Anti-Snake Venom Production Facility through PPP.

Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting held on 27^th May, 2019 on proposed EDTV.

OBC report submitted on 12^th October 2020, currently under review

Development of hostel facilities and supermarket

FCE Bichi (Technical) seeks guidance to develop hostel accommodation.

Health

University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. Federal Ministry of Health

Radiotherapy and Oncology Centre and Operation of Oxygen Gas Plant at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano

The management of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, kano wrote to the Honourable Minister proposing the implementation of the following projects through PPP: Establishment of Radiotherapy/Oncology Centre and Operation of Oxygen Gas Plant.

Deployment of Thermal Health Scanners at the entry and exit points in Nigeria

In Compliance with International Health Regulations 2005 (IHR 2005) for the prevention and spread of diseases the Ministry of Health is desirous of deploying thermal health scanners at entry/exit points of the country.

National Veterinary Research Institute/

Federal Ministry of Health

Vaccine Production Facility

National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) is desirous to commercialize vaccine production within the institute.

The Commission advised NVRI on the composition of the Project Steering Committee (PSC).

ICRC is awaiting the confirmation of a suitable date for the inauguration of the PSC.

National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu

Development of District Hospitals

Development of district hospitals in Wuye, Galadimawa and Lugbe Districts of the Federal Capital City.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ON MEDICAL LABORATORY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES AT THEAHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ZARIA (ABUTH, ZARIA).

Federal Ministry of Health submitted an unsolicited proposal requesting the ABUTH Zaria to allocate space, electricity, water and security. While DNA LABS will supply all equipment and provide efficient Lab services in the following areas:

i.         Chemical Pathology

ii.         Immunology

iii.        Microbiology

iv.        Hematology

v.         Forensics

vi.        Molecular Diagnostics

The Medical Laboratory Diagnostics Services is proposed to be established as a Supply, Operate and Management Pubic Private Partnership (PPP) which aims at making huge improvement in the quality-of-service delivery and earning capacity of the Hospital.

ICRC attended the bid opening for the engagement of a Transaction Adviser for the project on January 28, 2019.

Evaluation for the engagement of TA took place from March 22^nd - 27^th, 2019.

Deployment of Central Management System Platform

The National Lottery Regulatory Commission/ National Lottery Trust Fund are seeking to deploy of Central Management System Platform

RFP Bid evaluations have taken place for selection of a Transaction Adviser on the project.

Negotiations are ongoing between the PDT and preferred TA bidder

Development of National Fire Data Repository Center (NFDRC)

The project involves the upgrade, rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of the NFDRC Enterprise Unit through a PPP arrangement that provides an ICT-based system to ensures speedy detection and rapid response to fire emergencies in a self-funding and sustainable manner.

The project will cover the design and development of the NFDRC systems.

The Commission granted an OBC Compliance Certificate on 5^th of November 2018

The Service submitted RfP bid documents to the Commission for guidance on May 2019.

ICRC to advise FFS once review is complete.

FBC Certificate has been issued and presented on 22nd May, 2019

The Commission revalidated the Full Business Case (FBC) Compliance Certificate on 29^th November, 2019.

Deployment of a Centralized Device Management System (DMS)

The procurement of Device Management Solutions (DMS) to combat counterfeit and sub-standard ICT devises in Nigeria.

1.     Engagement of TA has been concluded.

2.     A presentation was made to the newly implemented PPP Unit on PPPs

3.     An introductory meeting was held with the PPP Unit on the way forward regarding the Unit.

The Commission advised the Ministry through a letter on March 27^th, 2018 to commence a 2-Stage competitive bidding in accordance to ICRC guidelines.

The Commission received a revised OBC from the Federal ministry of Justice on September 2020 and is currently under review.

An OBC certificate was issued on November 4, 2020 for the pilot phase of the project

Deployment of a Revenue Assurance System (RMS)

The procurement of Revenue Assurance (RAS) to combat revenue leakages amounting to N1Trillion naira annually in the telecoms market generally.

Engagement of Individual Consultants namely; PPP Expert and PPP Financial Modeller has been concluded.

A PDT meeting was held to explore swift ways of regularizing the project and concluding negotiations with the preferred bidder which emerged under the PPA 2007 governance framework to enable the preparation of an FBC and draft PPP Agreement for ICRC’s review and compliance certification.

OBC for the deployment of a Revenue Assurance System (RAS) is being reviewed and awaiting issuance of Certificate. A PPP expert and Financial Modeler have been engaged to help with the process

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC)

The Dagbolu Inland Container Depot (ICD):

(Solicited Proposal) The project concerns the development of a Greenfield ICD in Osun State, South-West Nigeria. The ICD is being developed to exploit the strategic advantages in Nigeria's huge export and import market by making the country a trans-shipment hub for the West African region. The ICD when developed would provide storage and cargo handling facilities for export and import of containerized cargos to and from the hinterland of Nigeria especially around the Southwest states of Ondo, Ekiti, Osun; Edo State and Kwara State.

The Commission reviewed the RFP and approved it for NSC to issue to the prequalified bidders.

Procurement

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC)

Outline Business Case (OBC) received from the Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC) in respect of the unsolicited proposal developed by Deltatlantic Nigeria Ltd.

The Commission re-issued an OBC Certificate November 8, 2017.

Next step:

Due diligence and negotiation with the preferred concessionaire, Deltatlantic Nigeria Limited.

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC)

The Commission issued an OBC Certificate November 8, 2017.

Next step:

Advertisement in the print media for the selection of preferred concessionaire.

Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMoT)/ National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)

Onitsha River Port Concession

(Solicited Proposal): The FGN adopted PPP arrangements to develop four river ports in the Lower Niger, namely:

i.         Onitsha

ii.         Lokoja

iii.         Baro and

iv.         Oguta River Ports.

Onitsha River Port was selected as the pilot case. The World Bank is sponsoring the project development and procurement phases for the Inland Port Concession.

Negotiations with preferred bidder (Universal Elysium Consortium) are ongoing.

Next Step:

Awaiting the outcome of negotiations and submission of FBC to ICRC for review

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Akwa Ibom State Government

Ibom Deep Sea Port Project

(Solicited Proposal): The Ibom Deep Sea Port (IDSP) project involves the development of a Greenfield Deepsea Port and accompanying Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Akwa Ibom State in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The proposed Port and FTZ are part of the proposed Ibom Industrial City initiative that will be established on a 14,400-hectare site donated by the Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG) at no value. The IDSP project is intended to become a major national and regional economic gateway that will provide additional container handling capacity for the country. In addition to containers, the IDSP is expected to handle petroleum products (export and import), crude oil and natural gas (export), vehicles (import) and bulk trade in natural resources (import and export).

It is planned to be the deepest port in the West African sub-region.

Preliminary negotiation meeting with the preferred bidder, (Bollore/Power China Consortium) was done on January 9th, 2020 in Lagos.

The Commission Revalidated the Full Business Compliance certificate to the FMoT/NPA on 12^th Feb, 2020

After expiration of certificate, the Commission once again revalidated and re-issued FBC certificate on 17^th September, 2020 with 6 months validity.

FEC approved the FBC on 16^th December 2020

Next Steps: Commercial Close

Financial Close

Procurement

Kirikiri Port Lighter Terminal I & II

(Solicited Proposal): The FGN aims to procure concessionaires to rehabilitate and upgrade these terminals which were hitherto selected as fishing terminals.  The project development and procurement costs are being sponsored under International Development Association (IDA) Credit for PPP support.

Project Structure: A landlord approach (BOT) proposed as applied to the existing terminals concession embarked upon in 2005/2006

20-Year concession tenor through an SPV with NPA as landlord.

The Financial bids for KLT II was opened and Tin Can Inland Container Terminal Limited (TICT) emerged as the preferred bidder.

Project Closeout & Negotiation with TICT for Kirikiri Lighter Terminals took place 11th – 14th June, 2018.

Next Step: Conclusion of Negotiation with preferred bidder and submission of FBC to ICRC and FEC for approval.

Procurement

The Development of Deep Sea Port in Badagry, Lagos

The project is a Greenfield development designed to cater for containers, dry bulk, liquids, Ro-Ro, oil & gas products, and also operate a free trade and local logistic zones.

FEC approval for OBC has been obtained.

Next step: NPA is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser to guide the concessionaire.

The Development of the Bakassi Deep Sea Port

The Cross River State Government intends to develop a sea port at Bakassi under a PPP arrangement, in pursuance of which it sought the collaboration of the Federal Government of Nigeria in accordance with existing legal framework for port development in implementing the proposal.

OBC Compliance Certificate was granted for the project on 25th September, 2019 to enable the project to proceed to procurement phase.

RfQ was advertised in the print media on February 1, 2021 seeking proposal from investors for  Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer of the Bakassi Integrated Deep Seaport and Calabar-Ogoja-Gakem Super Highway.

Next Step: Submission of RfQ proposals by interested investors and evaluation of proposals.

Issuance of RfP to qualified investors

Port Single Window

The project involves the introduction of electronic single window platform that can effectively coordinate all port related/cargo clearance activities capable of potentially transforming port operations to a seamless, paperless system by eliminating redundant procedures and duplications.

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser (TA) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next step: Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

National Freight Intelligence and Transportation Hub (NAFITH)

The project involves an application of information and communications technology (ICT) in the management of transport problems. It seeks to leverage on new innovation to provide needed solutions to the teething transport problems in Apapa.

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser (TA) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next step: Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Koko Port Concession

FGN is seeking to grant a new Concession over the Koko Port in 2017. NPA is conducting hydrographic studies to determine the best way the channels leading to Koko port could be optimally utilized. The transaction described herein will consist of the contiguous NPA lands and NPA facilities between the river and the public roadway that runs behind the port property and including the area behind the existing quay. The transaction for this general cargo port will consist of a 180 m quay and apron, and a transit shed.

A plan view of the Koko Terminal lease will consist of the following facilities:

A 175 m long quay and apron;

·       Additional waterfront for future expansion;

·       A five-bay transit shed;

·       The port administrative buildings and entrance gate;

·       Port support buildings including the fire station, security police building, the power station with backup generator, and the maintenance shops; and

·       A disused warehouse and miscellaneous buildings behind the quay area, and all other lands and buildings inside the Koko Port perimeter.

Not included in this transaction are the jetty and other facilities or equipment currently used by Tower Petroleum for bulk liquid (bitumen) handling.

The NPA is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser (TA) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next Step: Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Federal Ministry of Transportation / (NPA)

Ikorodu Lighter Terminals

The port is dedicated to salvaging unclaimed or overtime containers in the ports, with a view to providing needed solutions to port congestions and pave way to smoothen the new concessionaire’s operations in the ports.

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser (TA) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next Step:

Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Federal Ministry of Transportation / (NPA)

Provision of Utilities to the Ports

The FGN is desirous in using PPP procurement method for the provision of utilities to the ports. These include, but are not limited to the provisions of power and water.

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Adviser (TA) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next Step:

Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Federal Ministry of Transportation / (NIMASA)

    i.   Ship building yard with breaking, recycling technology and wreck identification and removal.

ii.   Management and operations of the modular/floating dry dock (outsourcing).

iii.   Procurement of operational vessels, maritime patrol aircraft, coordination/surveillance centre and other operational equipment (Finance lease)

iv.   Outsourcing of NIMASA’s Training Centre and Guest House at Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC), Kirikiri, Lagos state.

v.   PPPs to develop a Multilevel car park at NIMASA Headquarters

vi.   Unsolicited proposal for Development of platform for pollution

Verification Gross Mass Imo Solar- safety of life at sea

The Ministry is in the process of procuring a Transaction Advisers to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the project’s viability and bankability.

Next Step:

Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMoT)/ National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)

PPPs for the following facilities:

i. Warri Dockyard

ii. Lokoja Dockyard

iii. Concession of Abam Ama Jetty at Port Harcourt

iv. Buoyage Vessels (B/V Anam at Onitsha)

v. Buoyage Vessels (B/V Bajibo at Lokoja, Kogi State)

vi. Buoyage Vessels (B/V Nembe at Lokoja, Kogi State)

vii. Buoyage Vessels (B/V Numan at Lokoja, Kogi State)

viii. Motor Ferry (M/F Calabar at Lokoja, Kogi State)

ix. Motor Ferry (M/F Effiat Mbo at Lokoja, Kogi State)

x. Motor Ferry (M/F Donga at Makurdi, Benue State)

xi. Water Bus (W/B) at Yauri, Kebbi State

xii. 3 Nos. 40-45 Passenger Sitter Ferries at Lokoja, Kogi State

xiii. Water Hyacinth Clearing Equipment (Water Master Classic III at Onitsha)

xiv. 2 Nos. 40-45 Passenger Sitter Ferries at Lagos

xv. Marina Jetty at Lagos

xvi. Apapa Jetty at Lagos

xvii. Oyingbo Jetty at Lagos

xviii. Maraoko Jetty at Lagos

xix. Abayomi Drive Jetty at Lagos

xx. Osborne Jetty at Lagos

Calabar Jetty at Calabar

The Ministry is in the process of procuring Transaction Advisers (TAs) to prepare an Outline Business Case to determine the projects’ viability and bankability.

Next Step:

Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC)

Development of Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Benin, Edo State

The Benin Dry Port is proposed to act as a port of destination for container cargoes waiting for further delivery instructions.  It is also proposed to provide services for the unloading of full container loads and breaking them down into smaller lots per consignee.

The primary objective of establishing the BENIN DRY PORT is to provide a one stop cargo reception and clearance facility to boost exports from and imports into Edo State particularly and Nigeria’s South-South, South East and some States in the Middle Belt regions in general. It is expected to provide proper handling and logistics services which emphasize promptness, dependability and cost effectiveness.

The Commission has written to the NSC on 26^th Oct. 2018 and give its support for the project to be implemented under the following guidelines:

·       NSC to give all necessary permits for the operation of the facility as an inland Dry Port

·       NSC to seek all necessary Ministerial approvals and set a date for negotiation

Next step:

According to the NSC, there is need to conduct Gap-Analysis with a view of advising the proponent on the steps to be taken before declaring the project as port of Origin and port of Destination.

Federal Ministry of Transportation / Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC)

Development of Truck Transit Park (TTP) in Obollo-Afor, Enugu State

The NSC proposes to facilitate the development of TTPs through PPP with facilities for short-term breaks as well as long-term parking services where truck drivers can get fuel, food, restrooms, showers and basic supplies like oil and spare parts as well as servicing and repairs of haulage vehicles. The Truck Transit Parks will have the following facilities including but not limited Gas Station, Hotel and Motel, Restaurants, Mechanic Workshop, Fire Station, Police Post, Automated Cargo Tracking System.

Catamaran Nigeria Limited was appointed as Transaction Adviser.

OBC Compliance Certificate was issued for the proposed project on 15^th August, 2018

ICRC received RFQ, RfP and Information Memorandum on December 20^th, 2018 which was reviewed and certified.

Upon expiration of certificate, NSC forwarded revised/update OBC to the Commission for recertification, which was done on 15^th February, 2021.

Next Step: Process leading to the selection of concessionaire.

Development of Truck Transit Park (TTP) in Lokoja, Kogi State

The NSC proposes to facilitate the development of TTPs through PPP with facilities for short-term breaks and also long-term parking services where truck drivers can get fuel, food, restrooms, showers and basic supplies like oil and spare parts as well as servicing and repairs of haulage vehicles. The Truck Transit Parks will have the following facilities including but not limited to Gas Station, Hotel and Motel, Restaurants, Mechanic Workshop, Fire Station, Police Post, Automated Cargo Tracking System.

Halcrow Infrastructure Consortium appointed as Transaction Adviser.

OBC Certificate of Compliance was issued for the proposed project on 24^th October, 2018

Next Step: Commencement of procurement process for the selection of concessionaire.

Federal Ministry of Transport/

Nigerian Ports Authority

The Rehabilitation and Expansion of the Burutu Port

Burutu Port is located in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. The current Port is on a 40.716 Hectares of Land and was originally built as a logistic Port for the export of Solid minerals and Agricultural Produce as well as importation and transportation of foreign goods from Europe for onward movement to the hinterland River Ports via the inland waterways

The Commission issued OBC Compliance Certificate on 28^th November, 2019 to enable the project proceed to the procurement phase.

Upon expiration of certificate, NPA resubmitted and updated OBC for recertification; which was on 1^st February, 2021

Next step: Advertisement in the print media for the selection of preferred concessionaire.

Development of Ibadan Inland Dry Port (IDP) under PPP Model

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) in pursuit of its function of facilitating trade and protection of cargo interest in all transport modes and its mandate as the economic port regulator is promoting the development of Ibadan Inland Dry Port (IIDP) in Ibadan, Oyo State under PPP arrangement. The NSC in partnership with Oyo State Government intend to enter into joint-venture PPP with a top tier private sector partner to establish an Inland Dry Port at Olorisaoko on the Iseyin-Ibadan road, Ibadan, Oyo State.

PDT meeting was held on 9^th of January, 2020 at the FMoT to deliberate on the TAs comments on the draft FBC report prepared by CRCC Construction Company Limited, review the status of the project and identify project challenges and proffer possible solutions.

Meeting held between NSC, ICRC and Transaction Adviser (TA) on 5^th June, 2020 to review some of the contentious issues in both the Full Business Case (FBC) and the Concession Agreement (CA) with view at arriving at a common position during the negotiation.

Next steps:

·       Conclusion and forwarding of FBC report to the Commission for issuance of compliance certificate.

·       FEC approval

·       Commercial Close

·       Financial Close

Development of Bonny Deep Water Port

The FGN intends to develop the Bonny Deep Water Port through PPP arrangements in order to improve transportation opportunities and boost economic activities along south-south, south east, north central and north east geo-political economic corridors and ease pressure on the western ports – Apapa and Tin Can Island which at the moment handles about 90% of cargo throughput in the country.

ICRC granted the OBC Compliance Certificate on 22^nd June, 2020; and granted the FBC Compliance Certificate on 24^th August, 2020

FEC approved by the FBC on 7th October, 2020

Next Step: Commercial Close and Financial Close

Re-development of NIWA Marina Land, Lagos State

The project involves the re-development of a narrow strip land measuring 3.9 hectares with plans to reclaim 39.2 hectares to a total of 41.1 hectares in Marina, Lagos; both the land and water areas are under the jurisdiction of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). The facility is currently being used for berthing and docking of passengers’ boats and other vessel services referred to as “marina land”.

The Commission reviewed and granted the OBC Compliance Certificate on 29^th December, 2020.

Next Step: Commencement of procurement process for the selection of concessionaire.

Management Contract to Operate, Maintain and Transfer (OMT) of NIMASA Floating Dry Dock, Lagos

The concessionaire is to seek a management contract for the Management and Operations of the Modular/Floating Dry Dock to assist to put in place a Project Management Company for the Outsourcing of the operation and management of its Floating Dry Dock (FDD) through a competitive bidding process as technical partners on a commercial basis.

The NIMASA Modular Dry-Dock for the dry-docking of all possible vessels, including tugs supply vessels, fishing vessels and normal vessels has the following dimensions:

·            Length over all – 110 m.

·            Beam: 30.2m external.

·            Depth: 12m

·            Vessels draught docking capacity: 6m.

·            Dry-dock lifting capacity: 5000 ton

ONEX through Mpape-Gurku-Ado/Gurku-Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. FCTA

The project involves the construction, operation and maintenance of Dual Carriage way from Outer Northern Express Way (Murtala Mohammed Way) through Mpape to Gurku, through Ado/Gurku.  The project was designed to ease congestion on Nyanya road and its surrounding axis.

Development Of Abuja-Ibadan Expressway Project (Unsolicited by TIB & AEC Group)

The proposed PPP project entails the development of new road corridor from Lagos/Ibadan to Abuja covering a distance of about 480 km.

The proposed road will originate from Lagos/Ibadan axis and traverse Kwara, Osun, Kogi, Niger, and terminates in FCT.

The proposed project is designed to drastically reduce travel time between Lagos/Ibadan and Abuja.

AEC Group Limited, China Harbour Engineering Company Limited and TIB Consortium individually submitted unsolicited business proposals to the FMW&H for consideration

FMW&H transmitted the unsolicited proposals to ICRC for review and regulatory guidance

ICRC reviewed OBCs and recommended that the three proponents harmonize and come up with a single proposal

After series of interfaces between the three proponents, they failed to reach an agreement on a single proposal

The ICRC recommended to the FMPW&H that the project be subjected to Swiss Challenge or Government compensate TIB for first approaching the Ministry with the proposal

Next Step

Awaiting the Ministry’s further action on the project based on ICRC regulatory guidance.

Concession of 10 roads under the Highway Development & Management Initiative (HDMI)

1.         Asaba-Agbor (Delta/Edo States)

2.         Abuja-Lokoja (FCT/Kogi)

3.         Kano-Katsina (Kano/Katsina)

4.         Onitsha-Aba (Ananbra/Abia)

5.         Shagamu-Benin (Ogun/Edo)

6.         Abuja-Akwanga (FCT/Nasarawa)

7a.       Kano-Shuari [lot 1] (Kano State);

7b.       Potiskum-Damaturu [lot 2] (Yobe State)

8.         Lokoja-Auchi (Kogi/Edo)

9.         Enugu-Port Harcourt (Enugu/Rivers)

10.       Ilorin-Jebba (Kwara/Niger)

11.       Lagos-Abeokuta (Lagos/Ogun)

12.       Lagos-Badagry (Lagos)

These routes have been selected for the 1^st phase of the VAC.

The routes have been further broken down into lots. This is to ease management and development, ensuring that the entire route is adequately accounted for.

Certain criteria have been used to ensure that the most suitable 1^st phase routes have been chosen.

Twelve (12) OBC reports have been submitted by Federal Ministry of Works & Housing (Works) to the Commission for validation.

The Commission after review of the 12 OBC reports granted OBC compliance Certificate to all 12 reports on 21^st December, 2020.

Presentation of OBC certificates to the Honorable Minister held 29^th January, 2021 at the Ministry Conference room.

Next Step: Commencement of procurement process for the selection of concessionaire.

RFQ adverts for HDMI projects in print media on 29th March, 2021

With deadline of submission on 3rd May, 2021.

Greenfield Railway Lines across Nigeria

·    Lagos – Shagamu- Ijebu Ode- Ore- Benin City (300km) (standard gauge)

·    Benin- Agbor-Ogwashi Uku- Asaba- Onitsha –Nnewi- Owerri-Aba with additional line from Onitsha-Enugu- Abakaliki (500km) (standard gauge)

·    Ajaokuta(Eganyi)-Obajana-Jakura-Baro-Abuja with additional line from Ajaokuta- Otukpo(533km) (standard gauge)

·    Zaria- Funtua- Tsafe- Gusau- Kaura- Namoda-Sokoto-Illela-Birnin Koni (520Km) (standard gauge)

·    Lagos –Ibadan- Oshogbo-Baro-Abuja (615KM) (high speed).

The OBCs on these projects are being awaited.

Next step:

Awaiting procurement of TA and preparation of OBC

THE DEVELOPMENT OF ABUJA-BARO-ITAKPE-AJAOKUTA-WARRI RAILWAY LINE (269.12KM) WITH BRANCH LINE AND EXTENSIONS FROM JAKURA-LOKOJA (41KM) AND AGBARHO-WARRI (5KM) AND WARRI NEW SEAPORT

The 2-projects are:

i.     Abuja-Baro-Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Railway Line (269.12km) with branch and extension lines to Jakura-Lokoja (41km) and Agbarho-Warri (5km)

ii.     Development of Warri new Seaport, Warri, Delta State

The preferred PPP project model is Design-Build-Operate and Transfer (DBOT) model where CRCC will recoup its investments through user-fees. The proposed projects were designed to promote passenger and freight services, promote regional infrastructure development, preserve the life span of roads, encourage inter-model transport system, job creation and promote economic recovery and growth plans of the Federal Government, etc.

Messrs. China Railway Construction Company International (CRCC(I)) was competitively procured to develop these projects under a PPP arrangement.

Process included joint due diligence on the CRCC(I) offices in China by ICRC, FMOT, Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigerian Railway Corporation to confirm technical and financial capabilities to undertake the Project

ICRC issued FBC Compliance Certificate on 27^th November, 2018

FEC approval of FBC obtained 2018

Incorporation of Special Purpose Vehicle for the project commenced in October 2020

Provision Of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution for the Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN)

The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria Act No. 16 of 2007 was enacted into law on April 30, 2007. The Council is charged with, amongst other responsibilities, regulating and controlling the practice of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, and promoting the highest standards of competence, practice and conduct among members of the profession.

Given the challenges experienced in managing the existing platform and the need for the Federal Government to ensure that Freight Forwarders comply with law and that Terminal Operators take certificates issued by CRFFN as part of import clearing documents; the SW Global (SWG) Platform is being procured on a PPP basis to enhance efficiency by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for transparency and prompt service delivery aimed at generating revenue for the Government.

Full Business Case submitted by CRFFN, reviewed and certificate of compliance issued 12^th February, 2019 for the Design, Build, Operate and Transfer (DBOT) of an Enterprise Resource Planning Solution under a PPP arrangement with Messrs SW Global (SWG) as the Preferred PPP partner based on their old service provision performance.

Next Step: Submission of FBC to FEC for approval

Design, Development, Deployment and Management of a Secure Automated Fare Collection (AFC) Solution for the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Rail Network.

Given the challenges experienced in managing the existing platform of Nigeria Railway and the need for Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) to mitigate leakages in ticketing and collection of revenue and the possible automation to enhance efficiency for NCR by deploying the technology and human capital through a portal to established transparency and prompt service delivery aimed at generating revenue for NRC

FEC has approved FBC Compliance Certificate for the proposed project on 29^th January, 2020

Concession Agreement (CA) finalized and signed on 18^th November, 2020.

ICRC has taken Custody of the CA (January, 2021)

Development of Railway Industrial Park in Port Harcourt

The FGN intends to develop a Railway Industrial Park in Ubima, Rivers State through PPP arrangements with the following facility components for commercial vehicles and rolling stock assembly, Oil and Gas materials supply Industrial Park, Textile Industrial Park, Light Industry Park for Fast Moving Commodities and Goods (FMCGs).

The Commission granted the OBC Compliance Certificate on 22^nd June, 2020; and also granted the FBC Compliance Certificate on 24^th August, 2020.

FEC approved the FBC on 7th October, 2020

Next Step: Commercial Close and Financial Close

Federal Ministry of Interior/

Nigeria Immigration Service

The Passport Application Support Centers will be equipped with appropriate facilities and data capture equipment with servers linked electronically to the Nigerian Embassies in the selected locations.

RFQ opening took place on 15^thJuly, 2019.

Pre-qualification assessment on the received RFQ’s took place on 29th - 30th October, 2019.

NIS has received the Request for Proposals (RFP) from prequalified bidders.

Concession of Defence Jetty, Marina Lagos

Messrs. Inspium Multi-Services Limited (IMSL) is proposing through a Build-Operate and Transfer (BOT) PPP model the rehabilitation and construction of the Ministry of Defence Jetty at Marina, Lagos.

Once Complete the following services will be available:

Ferry Service Parking, Helicopter Parking, Car Parking, Office Letting, Berthing Services, Afloat Repair Services, Warehousing Services, Restaurants & Café, Professional Training Services.

The Commission issued an Outline Business Case Certificate November 8, 2017.

FBC Certificate of Compliance was issued on 29^th November, 2018

Federal Ministry of Police Affairs

Contingent Owned Equipment (COE)

Supply Own and Operate (SOO) for Peace Keeping Missions in CAR, South Sudan, Somalia, Dafur and Liberia

Joint OBC/FBC Compliance Certificate issued for presentation to FEC.

Next step: Submission of FBC to FEC for approval

Concession of Nigerian Prisons Land Swap Correctional Facility, Industrial Laundry Facility & Integrated Farm Facility

Nigerian Correctional Service

Rehabilitation, Expansion and Operation of the Nigerian Correctional Service Shoe, Garment and Leather Factories

An unsolicited proposal for the Rehabilitation, Expansion and Operation of the Nigerian Correctional Service Shoe Factory (NCS SF) Aba, Abia State under Public Private Partnership between Erojim Investment limited (EIL) and the Nigeria Prisons Service.

Sequel to viability appraisal and FGN policy directive on local sourcing, the project scope was expanded to accommodate the establishment of a Garment Factory within the premises of Aba Shoe Factory and the establishment of Janguza Leather Factory Kano, Kano State in order to feed Aba Shoe Factory with high quality finished leather products.

After project re-negotiation and submission of a revised FBC, ICRC granted a compliance certificate on

6th May, 2020.

FEC approved the FBC on 7th October, 2020.

Commercial Close attained and Ground-breaking ceremony for the factory by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola held on 28^th January, 2021.

The Naval Ship Dockyard, Lagos

This involves optimizing the capacity and functioning of the Naval Dockyard to attend to the maintenance services of existing fleet and facilitate building of new naval and commercial vessels under a PPP arrangement.

FBC Compliance Certificate was issued to FMoD on 11^th September, 2018

The Commission revalidated and re-issued the FBC certificate of compliance to MOD on 16^th September, 2020 after receiving a letter indicating their willingness to proceed with the project at the same investments levels and costs bearing in mind the effects of inflation and other possible post covid-19 pressures on the project cash flow. This was as well as a letter from their financiers indicating their willingness also to finance the project and to mention any possible term sheet variations if any, that may affect the project dynamics and implementation.

The Commission once again revalidated and re-issued the FBC certificate of compliance to MOD on 14th April, 2021

Next Step: Submission of FBC to FEC for approval

Federal Ministry of Interior

The Commission has issued OBC Compliance Certification

Next Step: Awaiting commencement process by Ministry

Development of senior police officers quarters at Ikeja, Lagos through PPP arrangement

The redevelopment of 6.750 hectare of land at Ikeja into senior police officer’s housing units using 2.1 hectares of the land and use of 4.65 hectares for the development of 130 four-bedroom duplex housing units.

OBC Certificate of Compliance was granted to NPF on January 21, 2019.

Next Step: Commencement of Procurement

Development and Deployment of a National Security and Civil registration system:

This involves the developing and deploying an ICT-based system to collate and up-to-date demographic, migration, biometric and bio-data on segments of the nation’s civil population, primarily employed in informal sectors, most of whom are generally invisible, to improve intelligence information on civilian population, in line with the Ministry’s civil defense and internal security mandate.

The Commission has reviewed the submitted OBC and has advised the Ministry accordingly.

The Commission is awaiting the submission of an updated OBC.

Supply, Operate & Maintain arrangement for equipment to Federal Ministry of Defence (FMoD) for leasing to the UN under CoE system on a letter of assist basis.

ICRC attended a Pre-Negotiation meeting between FMoD and the Concessionaire (Messrs Barnes & Tubbies) on the draft Full Business Case (FBC) and the Concession agreement.

The Commission granted Conditional FBC Certificate of Compliance on 2^nd September, 2019. FBC Certificate granted 5^th December, 2019 on successful completion of the conditions

Next Step: Awaiting Presidential Approval.

E-Customs Project (Establishment of a Digital/Paperless Customs Administration) under PPP arrangement.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) has undertaken a survey of its operations and has identified challenges hindering its smooth operations. The NSC has decided to implement an e-Customs Solution, which is a program that will update the NSC ICT infrastructure and deployment of smart technologies under PPP arrangement.

The Commission revalidated FBC Certificate for the proposed project on January 17^th, 2020

FEC approved the FBC in 2020

Next Step: Commercial close

National Public Security Communication System (NPSCS)

The NPSCS project aims to provide of a robust, reliable, secure and independent multimedia communications system for the Police and other agencies. Using the latest broadband technologies both current and future network standards will be managed to deliver quadruple-play (4x) telecommunications services for improved capacity in crime prevention and investigation as well as a reduction in the need for physical manpower input in intelligence services and aid emergency services to respond more rapidly to urgencies.

Bid conference held on Wed, 14^th Aug, 2019 to select the Baseline Auditor for the NPSCS Network

Meeting of the subcommittee of the Network Baseline Audit of the NPSCS held on 20^th  Aug, 2019

Presentation of report on the Network Baseline Audit of NPSCS to the Project Management Team (PMT) held on 29th Aug, 2019.

FEC Approval obtained Wednesday 16^th December 2020

Next Step: Commercial close

PPPs involving the following:

i.      Upgrading/rebuilding of National Stadium, Lagos

ii.    Completion of Athletes’ hostel, Abuja

PDT meeting held on September19th, 2018.  The Ministry has been advised to submit an OBC to the Commission. RFQ bids evaluated on 25^th November 2020

Evaluation Team to submit report to PDT on 2^nd December 2020

PDT Meeting held on Wednesday, the 2nd of December, 2020

Development of Multipurpose Facility at National Stadium, Abuja

The Federal Ministry of Sports & Youth Development seeks to develop Multipurpose Facility at National Stadium Abuja through PPP

Meeting on a proposal for Long Lease of Part of the Public Parking Lot in the National Stadium, Abuja held at the Federal Ministry of Youth & Sports Development (FMYSD) on March 27, 2018

RFQ Advert for the two projects published on the 31st August 2020.

RFQ advert extended by 2 weeks

Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment/

National Automotive Council

Development of World Class Training Centre of Excellence:

(Solicited Proposal): The National Automotive Design Development Council wishes to develop a World Class Training Centre of Excellence through a PPP.

Trade and Investment

The Commission held a meeting on 31st January, 2020 to establish a way forward on the project.

It was agreed an updated Business Case will be sent to the Commission for review on 9th March, 2020.

Procurement

Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment / Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board (TBSMB)

Rehabilitation, Management and Operation of the National Trade and International Business Centre, Lagos (NTIBC)

The development of the NTIBC was conceived against the background of the FGN’s desire to develop one-stop investment hubs in order to sustain economic growth by encouraging export, enterprise and investments. The Independence building was built in 1959. The building consists of 25 floors, has approximately 8,100 square meters and a separate parking lot directly opposite with an area of 2,650 square meters.

The proposed NTIBC building will be a mixed-use facility to cater for businesses on a let basis, provide space for TBSMB and also residential usage.

The proposed facility will be multi-functional, to include:

i.   Office for agencies under the FMITI

ii.   Offices for other government MDAs

iii.   Information hub on trade & investment in Nigeria

iv.   Office for Blue-Chip companies

v.   Conference & meeting rooms

vi.   Exhibition and banquet halls

Restaurants & lounge bar

The bid submission closed on 18^th November 2020 (1600) and two (2) bids were received.

A presentation was made by both bidders on 23^rd November 2020 for the Evaluation of Innovative solutions within the project.

Bid evaluations for technical and financials commenced on 30^th November 2020, in Lagos.

The bid submission closed on 18^th 18^th November 2020 (1600) and two (2) bids were received.

A presentation was made by both bidders on 23^rd November 2020 for the Evaluation of Innovative solutions within the project.

Bid evaluations for technical and financials commenced 30^th November 2020 and concluded on 2^nd December 2020 in Lagos.

Establishment of the Mechanic’s Villages

The mechanics’ villages’ project is an initiative of NAC, a body established pursuant to the National Automotive Council Act, Cap N8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, with responsibility for the development of the automotive industry in Nigeria.

The objective for the establishment of the mechanic’s villages is, among other things, to stimulate the growth and development of the mechanic business in a specialized and orderly manner. The project is aimed at developing the automotive value chain via the provision of 6 pilot modern mechanic villages in the nation’s 6 geopolitical zones.

Meeting for review and negotiation of concession fees held on February 21^st, 2019

Site Visit took place on February 27^th, 2019

Awaiting Sensitivity analysis to be run by both parties and to be sent to the Commission for review

Development of 23 Industrial Development Clusters (IDCs)

The objective of the project is to redevelop 23 Industrial Development Centers (IDCs) into Industrial Clusters across Nigeria (in 6 geopolitical zones) using the PPP Model.

Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment Abuja Head office Building Project

The Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment is desirous to build their Abuja Head Office through a PPP Procurement method. Project Conceptualization is currently on-going.

Project Conceptualization is currently on-going.

Development of SME Portal

A technology enabled platform project that will encourage more MSMEs to be attracted into the formal sector.

The project is currently in Development Phase.

FBC Certificate of Compliance was issued on the 26th April, 2019.

FEC has approved the FBC certificate

Development of Okerete Transnational Border Market at Saki West LGA, Oyo State

The Ministry intends to establish transnational border markets to promote regional integration, create employment in rural areas and reduce high incidence of smuggling across Nigeria’s borders. The intention is to create them at 6 geo-political zones of the country starting with Okerete, in South West region.

Babanna Transnational Border & Regional Market Project

Integration of informal trade with the formal sector, Elimination of smuggling, Revenue generation, Enhancement of bilateral integration and trade, Enhancement of security along the border are all aspects of this Transnational border project.

A Technical Committee meeting held on 23^rd January, 2020 to chart a way forward for the project.

The meeting agreed to develop a TOR for the engagement of TA on the project.

Evidence of competitive bidding process and all documentation and approvals during the process were sent by AIIC to the Commission on October 3, 2017

Next Step: Awaiting FBC submission for review.

The Commission held a meeting with the Ogun Osun River Basin Development Authority and the project proponent on the 20^th October 2020, to discuss the OBC reviewed by the Commission.

The OBC was updated addressing all the issues outlined by the Commission and submitted to the Commission for OBC Compliance Certificate.

OBC Compliance certificate was issued by the commission on the 12 December 2020

In the process of setting up PDT and PSC, OORBDA wrote to ICRC for nominations.

Federal Ministry of Works & Housing

And Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)

COREN Head Office Project

(Solicited Proposal): The proposal will involve the Construction of COREN head office complex in Abuja using PPP procurement methodology.

The Commission granted an OBC Certificate of Compliance on November 8, 2016 for the project

COREN has been advised to proceed to procurement.

Automated Parking Centres

This involves the construction of Automated Parking Centres in designated car parks in the FCT.

Federal Housing Authority (FHA)

PPPs involving the following:

i.     Development of new towns in Abuja at Kwali and Bwari Area Councils

ii.   PPP to develop corporate head office of Federal Housing Authority (FHA) in Abuja located at the Central Business District of Abuja.

FHA is in the process of procuring Transaction Advisers to prepare an Outline Business Cases.

Projects will soon be advertised for procurement of Transaction Adviser.

Federal Ministry of Works & Housing

Marina Quayside Strip Project

The proposed project is a transformative urban/waterfront development Project intended to be a tourism centre that will provide Hotels, Condominiums, Commercial Complexes, Water Sports, Restaurants, Art Galleries, Cinemas, Shops, Car Parks, Bus Transport Terminals, Museums, Offices, Residential buildings, Rented Houses, Theme parks, Parks, Port Authorities, Cruise Ship Facilities, Jetties, Boardwalks, Marinas, Aquaria, Sports Complexes, Casinos, Medical Facilities and Marine Transport.

Outline Business Case Certificate of Compliance granted on August 16, 2017.

Meeting held with the PPP Unit regarding current status of project on 4th April, 2019. It was resolved that the PPP Unit would inform the project proponent to return from finance-sourcing abroad and conclude the pre-development phase requirements for the project.

ICRC and Ministry to agree on updated workplan with timelines for the project.

Federal Ministry of Works & Housing

New Eko Development Project, (Lagoon City) in Lagos

The project proposal involves the Sand-filling and reclamation of water bodies within the vicinity of existing Banana Island Estate. The project would redefine the Banana Island landscape and complement the development of Lagos lagoon to reflect its mega-city status.

The OBC is currently a work in progress by the FMW&H.

Federal Capital Territory

Light Rail Lot 2 PPP Project

The proposed Abuja Light Rail PPP project includes the financing, designing, construction, operation and maintenance of the rail transit network route. The covering distance is 54.1 kilometers from Garki Area 11 passing through the interchange centre at Eagle Square to Gudu and down to Nyanya, Karu axis, in Abuja. It also connects to sector Centre D through Hilton Hotel, Gwarimpa FHA Estate and the light railway Lot 1 (Blue line currently under construction)

A meeting was held on December 22, 2017 at the SGF's office where the private proponent (IRMG) made another presentation on the way forward with the project. No conclusive agreements were reached, due to absence of some stakeholders.  The meeting was adjourned to a later date.

New date to be communicated to the Commission.

Operation and Management of Sugarcane Bio-Factory, Zaria

The Council is proposing a PPP procurement in the Management and Operation of the facility to make it more efficient and productive after sinking in so much money with little output.

Centre for Management Development

Development of CMD Headquarters, Abuja

The Centre for Management Development is desirous of constructing National Headquarters in Abuja.

The Concession of Ground Floor of the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II to Commercial Use under PPP Arrangement Modalities on how to commercialize the ground floor of the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) building complex as a PPP pilot project under PPP arrangement.

some of the possible services that can be considered in the proposed scheme:

- Creche/Nursery

- Supermarket

- Laundry

- Car Park commercialization

- Complementary Transportation to and fro across the various routes of the Federal Secretariat (Staff Bus)

ICRC issued Pilot Implementation Certificate on 10th July, 2019 to fast-track improved facility management via a pilot PPP arrangement.

Next step:  The head of Service is to obtain endorsement of the Federal Ministry of Justice and the approval of the president for the Implementation phase prior to signing the Pilot Concession Agreement.

Development of Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Shopping Complex, Gwarinpa, Abuja

FHA currently has a site office located on 2,500sqm along 3rd Avenue Gwarinpa. There is an existing bungalow housing the Annex office of the Federal Housing Authority on the land. The building will be demolished to give way for a modern shopping complex. The FHA Annex office will be relocated to a temporary location in Gwarinpa. On completion of the plaza, some of the offices will be retained for the FHA Annex.

OBC Certificate of Compliance was granted on June 12^th, 2018

Bid opening held on July 11^th, 2018 with two (2) proposals submitted for evaluation; which took place and none of the bidders met the requirements of the RfQ

Awaiting detailed report from FHA on the procurement process.

Meeting held with NASS/ PASAN on 20^th May, 2019 regarding reviewed PSR and way forward for project.

NASS/ PASAN have been advised to procure a TA to develop a standard PSR for the project.

FRCN Land Lease, Owerri, Imo State.

The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria is interested in constructing and developing mixed-use development on 14 Hectares of its 21.11 Hectare landed property at Km-15 Umuahia Road, Owerri, Imo State.

The project consists of a high-end luxury estate with recreational support facilities, luxurious hotel and office blocks for commercial purposes.

The Commission has reviewed the submitted OBC and has advised the Corporation accordingly.

The Corporation resubmitted an OBC for the project on November 9, 2020 and is currently under review

Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria Properties

The Radio Corporation are desirous to develop its 10-Hectares of land into a mixed-use facility in Lagos.

Proposed Niger Delta Broadband Development Initiative (NDBDI) for a Region-Wide High-Speed Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure.

The NDBDI project is about the provision of Broadband Internet Access, Connectivity, and associated Services in the Niger Delta region.

The Commission will make a Developmental Contribution for the NDBDI project which will serve as a platform for the recommended SP to deliver the Broadband Internet Services to Subscribers at a reduced cost, using 4G technologies such as LTE (Long Term Evolution) and WAN (Wide Access Networks) which will deliver speeds of over 100Mbps.

OBC Certificate issued on January 10, 2019