Tinubu Orders Immediate Execution of Approved Infrastructural Projects Across Nigeria

By Bashir Muhammad

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate execution of all approved infrastructural projects across the country, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to delivering sustainable and inclusive development.

The directive was issued on Tuesday during the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit, held in Abuja, with the theme: “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda.” The summit was organised by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).

Delivering the President’s remarks, Vice President Kashim Shettima said Tinubu had ordered all relevant agencies to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks that delay critical projects and to fast-track approvals for viable infrastructural initiatives.

“The President has restated the determination of his administration to fast-track approvals for viable infrastructural projects across the country, stating that what matters to the average Nigerian is the availability of basic infrastructure such as power, roads, health facilities, and quality schools,” Shettima said.

President Tinubu acknowledged the longstanding challenges in Nigeria’s project implementation culture, noting that while the country has great potential, there has often been a lack of alignment and decisive action.

“Nigeria does not lack potential. What we have lacked, at times, is alignment of purpose and the courage to act decisively. Let us chart a new path, not just as government and investors, but as partners in nation-building,” Tinubu said.

He stressed that the traditional model of public-only infrastructure funding is no longer sustainable, and called for deeper collaboration between the government and the private sector.

“Our national aspirations far exceed what public budgets alone can deliver. That is why we must innovate and work together. We’re not looking for investors to carry burdens. We’re offering opportunities to create value,” he added.

Highlighting reforms under his administration, Tinubu said government processes have been streamlined to meet global standards and improve transparency in public-private engagements.

“We have aligned our processes with global best practices and investor expectations,” he noted.

The President emphasised that Nigerians expect results, not rhetoric, stressing the importance of turning government commitments into real infrastructure that meets the day-to-day needs of citizens.

“We do this because we know that what matters to the average Nigerian is not promises, but power in their homes, roads to their farms, access to clean water, modern hospitals, and quality schools. We must build. We must deliver. And we must do it together,” he stated.

Tinubu also urged private sector actors to look beyond perceived risks and embrace the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape.

“To our private sector partners, Nigeria offers scale, demand, and returns like no other African market. But we need more than investment. We need innovation, we need efficiency, and above all, we need integrity,” he said.

On long-term goals, Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (2020–2043), which aims to increase Nigeria’s infrastructure stock from the current 30–35 percent of GDP to 70 percent by 2043.

However, he cautioned that action must accompany planning.

“Blueprints do not build roads. Policies alone do not generate megawatts,” he said.

The 2025 PPP Summit gathered stakeholders from both public and private sectors to deliberate on how strategic partnerships can accelerate infrastructure delivery under the Renewed Hope Agenda.