Corporate bodies and well- meaning individuals in the Nigeria have been urged to partner with the Federal Government to fill the infrastructure gap in the country even as it is noted that Public Private Partnership (PPPs) should not be seen only as contractual agreements but vehicles for transformation of the country.
The call was made by the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Mr. Oliver Alawuba on Friday during his remarks at the commissioning of the newly renovated terminal and unveiling of the new e-boarding gate at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos.
The facilities were commissioned by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo SAN.
In his remarks at the event, the GMD of UBA Group urged corporate bodies to emulate UBA by supporting, through partnership the strategic vision of the Federal Government at revitalizing infrastructure in the aviation sector.
“To my fellow corporate citizens and well-meaning individuals, I urge you to see this as a call to action. Our collective prosperity depends on how we collaborate to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. The government cannot do it alone; every effort counts. By partnering with the government, we can amplify our impact, creating sustainable solutions that benefit generations to come.
“Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are more than contractual arrangements; they are vehicles for transformation. They provide an avenue to leverage private sector expertise, innovation, and resources to complement government efforts in addressing critical national challenges,” Alawuba said.
Noting that investment in the aviation industry project is not just about bricks and mortar, but creating an enabling environment that catalyzes economic growth and facilitates seamless experience and showcase Nigeria as a strong player in the global aviation industry.
“Investing in infrastructure like this is not just about bricks and mortar; it is about creating an environment that catalyzes economic growth, facilitates seamless travel experiences, and showcases Nigeria’s potential as a global player. By modernizing our airports, we position our nation as a hub for tourism, trade, and international investment, unlocking opportunities that ripple across every sector of our economy,” he said.
The GMD of the one of the African biggest banks, who highlighted some of Keyamo’s key achievements in the aviation industry within one year of his administration, said, “These achievements were the Minister’s strategic approach to revitalizing Nigeria’s aviation industry through infrastructure improvements, policy reforms, partnerships, and cost-saving measures.”
