The Government of Austria has expressed its interest in partnering with the Federal Government of Nigeria to develop the country’s transportation infrastructure. This was made known during a courtesy visit paid by the Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Thomas Schlesinger, to the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Michael Ohiani.
The Austrian envoy was accompanied by Gerd Grobminger, Vice President, Global Sales Operations, of Kapsch TrafficCom, an Austrian company with extensive experience in successfully handling various transport-related projects in countries such as South Africa, Germany, and Italy.
Mr. Ohiani welcomed the delegation and informed them that the ICRC is the body statutorily responsible for regulating PPP endeavors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He also provided an update on the status of certain PPP Projects in the transportation sector, including the Highway Development and Management Initiative project and the Central Clearing House project.
Mr. Ohiani assured the team of the commitment of the commission in providing effective regulation that will ensure successful PPP projects in Nigeria.
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