Drocke, Amadeus partner to unlock zero-interest infrastructure

Drocke Consultants & Advisory Limited has entered into partnership with Amadeus International to facilitate large-scale funding for critical infrastructure projects across Nigeria. The collaboration directly supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s infrastructure transformation agenda by introducing innovative, private-sector-led financing solutions.

The partnership leverages the Amadeus Group’s “Refinancing of Government Debt and Project Funding Program,” which operates under the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) framework. This initiative is designed to mobilise transparent, sustainable investment into emerging economies through alternative financing models.

The program offers up to 100% financing for projects in high-impact sectors, including: energy and mining, transportation and logistics, agriculture and telecommunications.

A standout feature of this initiative is its zero-interest, non-sovereign guarantee structure. Unlike traditional models reliant on heavy sovereign borrowing, this arrangement utilizes project-based collateral and non-recourse investment mechanisms. This ensures projects are financed and repaid through their own commercial viability rather than taxpayer funds.

Industry observers noted that this model could significantly reduce Nigeria’s sovereign debt exposure while accelerating the delivery of essential infrastructure. Under the agreement, Amadeus International will collaborate with a consortium of global engineering and technology firms to execute projects directly, ensuring high efficiency and long-term sustainability.

As the official local representative, Drocke Consultants & Advisory Limited will coordinate government engagement, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder integration.

Arinze Okoli, Managing Director and CEO of Drocke Consultants & Advisory Limited, described the initiative as a “transformative opportunity” for the nation.

”This partnership represents a bold step toward addressing Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit without adding to the government’s financial burden. We are particularly proud of the zero-interest structure. This approach safeguards national balance sheets while accelerating industrial growth and economic expansion,” Okoli stated

As Nigeria seeks alternative strategies to bridge its infrastructure gap, analysts believe the successful implementation of this G7-aligned model could mark a permanent shift in how the country finances its future.