RESPONSE:
The challenges and issues experienced in past concessionaire projects have been studied to avoid repetition of mistakes. The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has been able to draw from the international experience of specialist consultants through the Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility and other international institutions to formulate a policy to ensure that consistent and transparent principles are applied in the selection, management and funding of toll roads and bridges on the Federal network. The Ministry has commenced sensitization and consultation with stakeholders including the Nigerian Labour Congress and Transport Unions to obtain their buy-in