The Federal Government has released a request for
qualification for the concession of four international airport terminals and
other related services.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation, Mr.
Hassan Musa, made this announcement in a statement issued to newsmen in Lagos
on Monday by the Director, Public Affairs of the ministry, Mr. James Odaudu,
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the four major
commercial airports are Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; Murtala
Muhammed Internatıonal Aırport, Lagos; Malam Amınu Kano Internatıonal Aırport,
Kano and Port Harcourt Internatıonal Aırport.
Musa said that the ministry released the request in
compliance with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission and
National Policy on Public-Private Partnership (N4P).
He said the airports surrounding communities were intended
to develop into efficient, profitable, self-sustaining, commercial hubs, which
would create more jobs and develop local industries through a Public-Private
Partnership (PPP) arrangement.
“The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation is
inviting bids from reputable Airport Developers/Operators/Financiers/Consortia
for pre-qualification for the concession of selected airports terminals under a
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.
“The airport’s terminal concession is one of the critical
projects under the sector roadmap of the FGN and fits well within the scope of
the ministry’s strategic plan for the sector.
“The execution of this project is meant to achieve the
Federal Government’s objective in terms of air transport value chain growth.
“The project will develop and profitably managing customer
centered airport facilities for safe, secure and efficient carriage of
passengers and goods at world-class standards of quality,” he said.
Musa said the eligibility requirements were full names of
firm/consortia; evidence of company registration; ownership structure of
bidding entity; audited financial statements; sworn affidavit.
According to him, others are the Power of Attorney/Board
Resolution and in the case of a consortium, evidence in the form of a letter of
association agreement.
He said that to be prequalified for consideration as a
prospective PPP partner for the project, the prospective firms/consortia must
had technical, operational and financial capability.
He said others included the experience in the Development
and Operation of an International Airport and Cargo Terminals; Evidence of
Financial Capacity in support of the company or consortium’s ability to
undertake the airport concession.
The perm sec said this was as 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.
Musa said the ministry urged the interested international
parties to partner with local firms in compliance with the requirements of the
country’s local content development policy. (NAN)
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