The commitment of the Federal Government of Nigeria in addressing the problem of huge infrastructure gap in all the sectors of the Nigerian economy necessitated the development of the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan [NIIMP] as a government blueprint for building world class infrastructure required to grow the economy, enhance quality of life of the citizenry, create jobs and improve Nigeria’s global competitiveness.

In line with international practices and as recommended by the NIIMP, Infrastructure Delivery Coordinating Unit (IDCU) was established to serve as a central, specialized unit to coordinate delivery of infrastructure priorities and initiatives. Other functions of the Unit include:

 

  • project packaging and support;
  • master plan monitoring and evaluation
  • capability building
  • communication and marketing;
  • project financing

Milestone:

  • Coordination for the development of the State Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (SIIMPs) in collaboration with State Governments based on their various priorities;
  • Production of the Annual National Infrastructure Report (NIR) for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 which is in progress;
  • Inauguration of the National Council on Infrastructure by the Vice President in August 2023;
  • Review NIIMP: was approved by FEC and NECin 2021. The Document was launched by President Buhari in 2022 and distributed across board.
  • In November 2013, the Federal Executive Council [FEC] approved the framework for the development of NIIMP with the NPC working with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission [ICRC] and McKinsey & Co as coordinating consulting firm;
  • The National Economic Council (NEC) endorsed the draft, which was approved by the FEC on 21 November, 2014.

Development of the NIIMP

  • The National Council on Infrastructure was inaugurated on the 23rd of August, 2022 as part of the NIIMP governance structure and the highest policy advisory body on Infrastructure in Nigeria;
  • The NIIMP document was reviewed in 2020 to align the plan with realistic projections and the current macro-economic realities;
  • In November 2013, the Federal Executive Council [FEC] approved the framework for the development of NIIMP with the BEP working with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission [ICRC] and McKinsey & Co as coordinating consulting firm;
  • The National Economic Council (NEC) endorsed the draft, which was approved by the FEC on 21 November, 2014.
  • Implementation of the NIIMP commenced immediately with the creation of the Infrastructure Delivery Coordinating Unit [IDCU], a dedicated coordinating unit in the BEP
  • Messr World Energy Consult and Chinon Consult Limited were engaged to provide consultancy services to ensure the smooth take-off of NIIMP implementation, including a governance structure for the IDCU and investment framework.

Coordination Implementation by Federal and State MDAs

  • Workshop for the 36 States of the Federation and the FCT on the development of State Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (SIIMP) held in July 2023
  • In line with FEC approval, 14 MDAs with heavy infrastructure project were encouraged to establish Infrastructure Delivery Units [IDUs]. The Federa Capital Territory Administration and Ministry of Communication Technology communicate the positive response on the matter.
  • Workshop on investment generation was organized for the 14 MDAs and template for generating data prospective PPP projects was completed by these MDAs and submitted to the IDCU.

International Development Partners Support

  • The European Union Support (EU) the Ministry (MBNP) in providing technical support to the 36 States of the Federation and the FCT on the development of the SIIMP in July 2023
  • A proposal was sent to Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) on technical assistance for institutional strengthening of the Infrastructure Department and other Key Stakeholders in February 2023;
  • The NPC engaged the international development partners (IDPs) from the inception of the NIIMP project. The World Bank, UK Department for International Development (DFID) and African Development Bank AfDB particularly supported the process and indicated interest in supporting NIIMP implementation. The last meeting with the key IDPs in July 2015 suggested a reality check of the NIIMP and articulation of request for support.
  • A proposal for Technical Assistance was sent to the AfDB and meetings were held on it on March 2014, April 2015 and October 2015 on the proposal. The proposal is being finalized for submission.
  • A meeting with the European Union in January 2015 on technical assistance for institutional strengthening of the IDCU.

Private Sector Engagement

  • The National Council on Infrastructure was inaugurated in 2023 under the chairmanship of the Vice-President and the Organized Private Sector Group as the Deputy Chairman
  • A meeting with private sector firms was organized in May 2015 to concretize investment interest in the NIIMP. Subsequent meeting was held with Delloite for technical support and Offshore Capital & Asset Investment LLC on the proposal for deployment of €100 billion Infrastructure Fund to finance NIIMP priority projects.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the NPC and The Infrastructure Bank PLC on support for implementation of the NIIMP. A Work Plan has been harmonized for operationalization of the MoU
  • A consortium comprising Adams & Moore (UK), Bolaji Ajibola & Co and Dikko & Mahmoud are working with the IDCU to organize Infrastructure PPP Summit. Arrangements for pre-Summit activities such as capacity building workshop, public-private dialogue and establishment of Community of Practice have been finalized. A MoU has been drafted for legal backing of the partnership.
  • The Nigerian Society of Engineering (NSE) has been working with the IDCU on the 2015 Annual NSE Conference on November 16-20, 2015 in Akure, Ondo State, which will focus on the NIIMP. The IDCU is coordinating public sector stakeholder’s participation and a paper has been drafted for the Permanent Secretary to present at the Conference.

Next Step

  • The following key activities have been lined up for implementation of the NIIMP
  • Fine-tuning priorities for 2023 budget with complement of potential bankable projects
  • Review of the NIIMP document to ensure validity of NIIMP macroeconomics, investment framework and financing plan
  • Continuous engagement with the states on the development of the SIIMP
  • Development of a Delivery Plan with pipeline of priorities for the period 2016-2019
  • Circulation of the developed Framework for State Infrastructure Delivery Plan;
  • Operationalize the The Infrastructure Bank PLC MoU
  • Finalize partnership with Deloitte
  • Finalize proposals for IDP support especially AfDB
  • Maiden Quarterly meetings of IDCU-IDUs
  • Finalize the System framework for Improving Infrastructure Projects Selection through the deployment of the Infrastructure Selection and Prioritization System (ISPS);
  • Meetings of the National Council on Infrastructure (2 times);
  • Meeting of the National Technical Working Group on Infrastructure (4 times);
  • Dialogue with OPS
  • Upgrade the GIS/MIS Infrastructure database/National Infrastructure Register
  • Launch and running of bi-weekly ‘Infrastructure Nigeria: Online News Digest”
  • Production and circulation of the maiden annual National Infrastructure Report
  • Development of Framework for State Infrastructure Delivery Plans

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