History of Progress

Our Milestones

Tracking the regulatory achievements, project approvals, and institutional growth of the ICRC since inception.

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July 13, 2024

New Leadership: Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh Appointed DG

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoints Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh as the Director-General of the ICRC. His appointment was confirmed by the National Assembly on July 23, 2024, signaling a new era of "Active Facilitation."

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Oct 2023 FEC Approved

First PPP of New Administration: Ijora Central Workshop

FEC approved the concession of ‘Colonial’ Central Workshop Ijora. Concessionaire: Beta Transport Nigeria Limited. Expected revenue: NGN 28.1 billion within 20 years.

May 2023 FEC Approved

Major Approvals: Ports & Power

FEC approved 8 PPP projects including Deep Seaport in Burutu, Ondo Port, and Snake Island Terminal. Also approved Gurara II Hydropower (360MW) and Kashimbilla HPP (40MW).

  • Total income generation estimated at $205bn.
  • Concession terms between 10 – 50 years.
Jan 23, 2023

Commissioning of Lekki Deep Sea Port

President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned the Lekki Deep Sea Port, a flagship project regulated by ICRC. The port is projected to impact Nigeria’s economy by over $361bn over 45 years.

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Dec 2022

NIMASA Floating Dry Dock

FEC approves management contract with revenue projections of N27 billion in 15 years. Also approved Offshore Waste Reception Facilities (OWRF) targeting $1.1 billion.

Oct 2022

Airport Terminal Concessions

Preferred bidders emerged for Abuja, Lagos, and Kano International Airport Terminals.

Lagos (MMIA): TAV/NAHCO/Project Planet Ltd
Abuja (NAIA): Corporacion America Airports
Sep 2022

Nigeria Air Preferred Bidder

Ethiopian Airlines emerged as the preferred bidder for the Nigeria Air concession project following ICRC regulatory guidance.

July 2022

Confirmation of Michael Ohiani

Senate confirms Michael Ohiani as substantive Director General of ICRC.

Archive Highlights (2008 - 2021)

July 2021: Police Automation Project

FEC approved the Specialised Police Service Automation Project. Expected revenue: N124.7bn over 10 years.

Dec 2020: Ibom Deep Seaport

FEC approval granted for Ibom Deep Seaport, a joint project between FG and Akwa Ibom State.

June 2018: Regulator of the Year

ICRC named "Africa Infrastructure Regulator of the Year" at the African Infrastructure Investment Awards in Mauritius.

Sep 2017: Disclosure Portal Launch

Launch of the world's first PPP Contracts Information Disclosure Web Portal to entrench transparency.

Nov 2008: Inception

Inauguration of the Commission. Took custody of ~50 legacy PPP contracts including Ports and Aviation.