| Director General Office
Providing strategic leadership, vision, and direction for the Commission
Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh.
Director General Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission
Overview
The Office of the Director General (DG) serves as the highest leadership and coordinating arm of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). The DG provides overall strategic direction, ensures adherence to the Commission’s mandate, and represents the Commission at both national and international levels.
The DG’s Office is central to driving Nigeria’s vision of achieving sustainable infrastructure development through effective Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). It acts as the bridge between government, private investors, and development partners while safeguarding transparency, accountability, and national interest.
Mandate of The Office
The DG’s Office is mandated to:
Provide executive leadership and oversight across all
Approve key PPP frameworks, policies, and strategic plans
Engage with Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to drive project development.
Represent the Commission in international partnerships, summits, and investment forums
Uphold transparency, compliance, and accountability in concession processes.
Drive organizational reforms and institutional capacity building.
Core Functions
Leadership & Governance: Setting the vision, mission, and values of the Commission.
Stakeholder Engagement: Leading high-level engagements with MDAs, private sector investors, and global development
Policy Direction: Providing strategic input on national infrastructure policies and PPP regulations.
Oversight & Accountability: Ensuring that all PPP agreements deliver value-for-money and align with national priorities.
Institutional Development: Strengthening the Commission’s human capacity, technology, and processes.
Key Activities of the Office
Leading negotiations and decision-making in major PPP projects.
Approving feasibility studies, concession agreements, and compliance reports.
Delivering keynote speeches, policy addresses, and communiqués at stakeholder events
Monitoring national PPP strategy implementation and reporting progress to the Federal Government.
Coordinating cross-departmental efforts within the Commission to ensure efficiency
Facilitating knowledge exchange through international collaborations and donor-funded initiatives.