The Ministry of Interior has turned to Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a key strategy to fix persistent service delivery gaps and attract sustainable investment into its operations.
As part of this push, the Ministry hosted a PPP sensitisation workshop to strengthen internal capacity, improve efficiency, and align its reform agenda with national development priorities.
The workshop brought together directors, technical officers, and key stakeholders to deepen understanding of PPP frameworks and explore opportunities for collaboration with the private sector.
In her welcome address, the Deputy Director, Special Duties, Mrs Adogeri Beloved, said the initiative is designed to reposition the Ministry for innovation and growth while exposing staff to modern financing and operational models.
She explained that the sensitisation is a deliberate effort to bridge infrastructure gaps and improve service outcomes by equipping officers with the tools needed to effectively engage the private sector.
Mrs B effectively emphasised that the effective adoption of PPP strategies would enable the Ministry to leverage private-sector expertise, drive efficiency, and ensure sustainable development across its mandates.
Delivering the opening remarks on behalf of the permanent secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the director of human resources management, Mrs Catherine Zozi, highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to institutional strengthening and reform. She stressed that PPPs are a critical tool for delivering value for money, enhancing transparency, and fostering innovation in public service delivery.
The Permanent Secretary reiterated that building the agency’s capacity to manage PPP projects is essential to achieving long-term goals and aligning with global best practices.
In his goodwill message, the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Johnson Ewalefoh, commended the Ministry for its proactive approach to embracing PPP frameworks.
He emphasised that strong collaboration between government institutions and the private sector is key to unlocking economic potential and addressing infrastructure deficits.
Dr Ewalefoh assured the Ministry of ICRC’s continued support in providing regulatory guidance, technical expertise, and oversight to ensure that all PPP initiatives are structured to deliver maximum public value while maintaining accountability and transparency.
The workshop featured technical sessions, expert presentations, and interactive discussions designed to equip participants with practical knowledge on PPP implementation, project structuring, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Participants were encouraged to apply the insights gained in identifying viable and bankable projects that align with the ministry’s strategic objectives.
The Ministry of Interior remains committed to driving reforms that strengthen institutional capacity, foster strategic partnerships, and deliver efficient, transparent, and citizen-focused services through innovative approaches such as public-private partnerships.
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