The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to advancing infrastructural development through structured Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
He stated this during the 2025 Nigeria PPP Summit held in Abuja, which had its theme as “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda,” and was organized by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).
It brought together major stakeholders from both the government and private sectors to discuss sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Speaking at a panel session, Goronyo outlined the Ministry’s efforts to utilize PPP frameworks—especially through the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI)—to enhance the quality and management of Nigeria’s federal highways by attracting private sector investment.
Goronyo stressed the Ministry’s dedication to national service, saying, “Our loyalty is first to God Almighty, second to Mr. President, and by extension, to the good people of Nigeria.”
He also criticized certain concession clauses as “offensive” and heavily skewed toward private investors, warning, “We cannot mortgage the future of our country and that of our children. Concessionaires must come to the table with agreements that create a win-win situation for all parties.”
Goronyo assured that all road concessions under the HDMI and similar frameworks will be guided by fairness, transparency, and alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
He urged all stakeholders to uphold national interest and ensure accountability as Nigeria seeks to leverage private sector capacity to close its infrastructure gap.