Nigeria Searches for a Technical Expert for a Vast 90,000km Fiber Optic Infrastructure undertaking
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a significant digital infrastructure project, aiming to deploy a 90,000km fiber optic network across the country. This ambitious undertaking, named 'Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - BRIDGE', is being financed by the World Bank and structured as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
The project's Technical Advisor will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable deployment of the fiber optic network. The Technical Advisor's assignment is expected to last 12 months.
Key responsibilities for the Technical Advisor include offering expert advice on technical matters, collaborating with legal, financial, and supply chain advisors, reviewing and validating technical designs, and ensuring the project's commercial viability and alignment with market standards.
To qualify for the Technical Advisor role, consulting firms must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in providing technical advisory services on large-scale digital infrastructure projects, particularly fiber optic networks. They must demonstrate this expertise through experience on at least three similar projects.
The consulting firm selected for the role will work within a multidisciplinary advisory environment alongside other technical and financial consultants. They will also collaborate with legal and financial advisors to align technical aspects with Nigerian laws and international best practices.
The selection of the Technical Advisor will be made using the Quality and Cost Based Selection method, in line with World Bank procurement regulations. The project will be managed through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) company.
The government requires proven expertise in conducting technical feasibility studies, due diligence, and network gap assessments for the digital infrastructure project. A strong background in geospatial analysis and GIS-based assessments for broadband infrastructure in emerging markets is also essential.
This role focuses on delivering the technical excellence necessary for the successful deployment and operation of the expansive fiber optic network, forming a critical part of Nigeria's digital infrastructure growth initiative. The Technical Advisor will ensure the project's long-term commercial viability and adherence to global market standards.
- The successful delivery of the Technical Advisor role will require a consultant with expertise in technology, as this expert will be responsible for ensuring the long-term commercial viability and adherence to global market standards of the 90,000km fiber optic network, a vital part of Nigeria's digital infrastructure growth initiative, which is being financed by the World Bank and structured as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
- In order to succeed in this role, the consulting firm should have substantial experience in infrastructure, finance, and business, as key responsibilities include collaborating with legal, financial, and supply chain advisors, aligning technical aspects with Nigerian laws and international best practices, and ensuring the project's commercial viability, backed by a strong background in conducting technical feasibility studies, due diligence, and network gap assessments for digital infrastructure projects.
