Nigeria Infrastructure Conference
Investing in Power, Construction and Infrastructure
Building on the success of Nigeria Infrastructure (NIF) 2008, NIF 2009 gave participants an in-depth insight into power and other infrastructure development projects, such as rail, road and port projects currently in the front burner of Nigeria. It presented plans and strategies for Vision 2020 and how Nigeria is planning on joining the top 20 economies in the world. Discussion at the event covered the major IPP project Aba from Geometric Power, crucial PPP projects, project financing and other important issues.
Topics discussed included:
- IPPs: Geometric Power leading the way with their ‘island model’ ABB Power Plant
- PPPs: Partnering for success
- International successful PPP projects
- Accessing viable project financing plans
- An update on important infrastructure projects
- National content development, possibilities and challenges
- Power as a catalyst of national content and economic development
Highlights of NIF 2009
- Conference and exhibition opening by Dr. Muhammad Lawal, Honourable Minister of Works, Housing and Urban Development
- In-depth insight into leading national and international power and construction projects
- Updates on gas-to-power projects and how effective collaboration between gas and power players will lead to stable power generation
- Industry and government perspectives on how to achieve the goals of Vision 2020
- The World Bank's Nigerian projects and assistance in infrastructure development
- Greater Port Harcourt City – In-depth project presentation and plans to develop the new city
- The African Development Bank’s role and projects in Nigerian infrastructure development
- Hands-on experience from leading industry experts on developing and presenting concrete plans, projects and opportunities for infrastructure excellence in Nigeria
- Three content-packed days of conference, exhibition and PPP seminar providing excellent networking opportunities