Shettima, Tunji-Ojo, govs hail ICRC DG at 50

Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other eminent Nigerians in celebrating the Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, on the occasion of his 50th birthday.

In a tribute to the ICRC DG at 50, the Vice President described Ewalefoh as a man whose life exemplifies patriotism, brilliance, and service, noting that Nigeria’s hope for renewal rests on the shoulders of leaders like him.

“At fifty, you have gathered immense experience and now understand the burden of service from a vantage point.

“Our nation’s quest for renewal rests on the shoulders of your breed – men of character and brilliance, men whose minds have been refined by learning, tested by service, and anchored in patriotism,” Shettima wrote in his goodwill message.

Also joining in the felicitations to the ICRC DG at 50, is the Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo lauded Ewalefoh’s leadership and vision.

He said, “Today we celebrate not just your birthday but your remarkable vision and dedication to driving Nigeria’s infrastructural growth. Under your leadership at the ICRC, possibilities have transformed into progress, and dreams into reality. May this new chapter bring you greater wisdom, renewed strength, and boundless success as you continue to shape a brighter future for our nation.”

Similarly, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, in his congratulatory message, commended Ewalefoh for his visionary leadership and his unwavering commitment to harnessing Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a tool for transformative infrastructure development across Nigeria.

He described the ICRC boss as a reformer whose dedication is already leaving an indelible mark on national growth and pledged continued support for the Commission’s drive to deliver projects that impact the lives of ordinary Nigerians.

In his congratulatory message, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, praised Dr. Ewalefoh for his unwavering commitment to national transformation through effective regulation of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

According to him, Ewalefoh’s foresight and dedication are proof that visionary leadership can indeed turn infrastructure challenges into opportunities.

For the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, he congratulated Ewalefoh, describing him as a leader whose 50 years are marked not just by personal milestones but by institutional and national impact.

He noted that under Ewalefoh’s stewardship, the ICRC has played a critical role in advancing infrastructure delivery with private sector innovation and resources.

Together, the messages highlight the towering esteem in which Ewalefoh is held as he marks his golden jubilee.

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