Niger State Public Private Partnership Agency (NSPPPA)

The Niger State Public Private Partnership Agency (NSPPPA) was established in response to the urgent need to improve the state’s infrastructure through global best practices. Officially conceptualized in 2007 and formalized with the passage of the PPPA law in 2011, NSPPPA plays a pivotal role in coordinating, regulating, and monitoring all Public Private Partnership (PPP) activities within Niger State.

Vision

 To make Niger state an economically competitive state through the popularization and usage of PPP concept

Mission

 To create economic friendly business environment, promote the economic potential of the state and establish effective linkages between stakeholders for socio-economic and industrial development through value addition strategy of PPP

Objectives

1. Facilitate Infrastructural Development: NSPPPA aims to address the infrastructure deficit by attracting private investment to provide high-quality public services sustainably.
2. Promote Economic Growth: By enabling PPP projects, NSPPPA supports the state’s vision of becoming one of Nigeria’s top three economies by 2020.
3. Enhance Public Services: Through innovative approaches and partnerships, NSPPPA seeks to improve the efficiency and delivery of public services.

Functions

• Coordinate all PPP transactions and activities in Niger State.
• Regulate, monitor, and evaluate compliance with PPP agreements.
• Report progress and anomalies to the Governing Council chaired by the Deputy Chief Servant.
• Engage in collaboration with MDAs, LGAs, and communities for effective execution of PPP projects.
• Ensure adherence to international best practices and transparency in all PPP dealings.

Services

• Project Identification and Packaging: Assist MDAs in identifying and preparing viable PPP projects.
• Regulatory Framework: Provide a legal and regulatory framework for PPP initiatives to ensure they meet global standards.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Oversee the progress of PPP projects, ensuring they adhere to agreed terms and deliver expected outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster relationships between government agencies, private investors, non-governmental organizations, and the general public to facilitate project success.
• Risk Management: Implement strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with PPP projects.

Challenges Addressed

• Weak institutional capacity for identifying and managing PPP projects.
• Understanding and implementing PPP concepts effectively.
• Selection and preparation of viable projects.
• Risk identification and allocation.
• Financing and securing transaction advisors.
• Conducting feasibility studies and maintaining investor confidence.

Guiding Principles

• Public Interest Protection: Ensure PPP arrangements benefit the public and align with state laws.
• Market Access and Competition: Promote open markets and competitive processes.
• Risk Management: Implement systematic risk identification, classification, and mitigation strategies.
• Transparency and Accountability: Uphold transparent and accountable processes in all PPP activities.