The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced the renaming of the Abuja International Conference Centre as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre.
This came as President Tinubu reopened the renovated facility on Tuesday and directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to pay for its use to ensure its upkeep and long-term sustainability.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed Tuesday, titled ‘Abuja International Conference Centre Renamed In President Tinubu’s Honour, As He Mandates Payment For Its Use.’
Recalling his previous visit to the Centre during the ECOWAS Parliament conference in April 2024, the President recounted his shock at its poor state.
“When I attended the ECOWAS Parliament conference, the environment was dirty, disorganised, and uninhabitable.
“I turned to Mr Wike and said, ‘This Conference Centre does not reflect who we are. Have we sunk this low?’ He replied, ‘No, bear with us. We will do whatever we can to transform the place.’ Today, I am very happy.
“The International Conference Centre is part of our country’s larger vision to become a hub for regional diplomacy, continental trade discussions, global partnerships, and other thoughtful, well-outlined goals that reflect our ‘Nigeria First’ principle,” Tinubu said.