“The modalities for application submission shall be in a sealed envelope containing seven copies neatly bound (one original and six copies clearly marked) of the completed RFQ and the required supporting documents, which shall be clearly marked “RFQ for the Concession of Airport Terminals’ and addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation, Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja.

It explained that to be prequalified for consideration as a prospective PPP partner for the project, the prospective firms/consortia must have technical, operational and financial capability, including experience in the development and operation of an international airport and cargo terminals Įvidence of financial capacity in support of the company or consortium’s ability to undertake the airport concession illustrated by a minimum net worth of N30 billion and letters of support from credible financial institutions in support of the consortium’s ability to manage and operate the airports terminals, were also required. “The execution of this project is meant to achieve the Federal Government’s objective in terms of air transport value chain growth by developing and profitably managing customer-centric airport facilities for safe, secure and efficient carriage of passengers and goods at world-class standards of quality.”Īccording to the document, the eligibility requirements include full names of firm/consortia evidence of company registration ownership structure of bidding entity audited financial statements sworn affidavit power of attorney/Board resolution and in the case of a consortium, evidence in the form of a letter of association agreement. “The airport’s terminal concession is one of the critical projects under the Aviation sector Roadmap of the FGN and fits well within the scope of the ministry’s strategic plan for the sector. The advertised document announcing government’s intention, read: “The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Aviation is inviting bids from reputable Airport Developers/Operators/Financiers/Consortia for prequalification for the concession of selected airports terminals under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.

In the document signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation, Hassan Musa, the four major commercial airports, namely Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos Malam Aminu Kano International Airport and Port Harcourt International Airport and surrounding communities are intended to be developed into efficient, profitable, self-sustaining commercial hubs, which will create more jobs and develop local industries through a Public-Private Partnership, PPP, arrangement.

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