Federal Ministry of Education Advocates Public Interest in PPPs

The Federal Ministry of Education called on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Desk Officers in Federal Tertiary Institutions to prioritize public interest, affordability, and improved learning outcomes in their partnerships with the private sector. This directive was issued by Dr Mrs Folake David, who oversees the Office of the Permanent Secretary, during the Two-Day Annual Public-Private Partnership Forum held from November 4 to 5, 2026, at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria in Abuja.

The forum, organized in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnership, focused on bridging the gap between policy, investment, and sustainable implementation. Dr David noted that while the government had established a policy framework, the challenge remained in translating these policies into viable projects.

She emphasized the importance of leveraging PPPs to mobilize private capital and expertise to complement government investment. Mr Akwu Okolo, representing the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, discussed improvements in PPP project review efficiency, stating that processes could now be completed in seven days.