President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reopened the renovated Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) on Tuesday in Abuja and directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to pay for the use of the facility to ensure its upkeep and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n
At the event, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike announced renaming the Centre, which opened in 1991, as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre.<\/p>\n
Recalling his previous visit to the Centre during the 2024 ECOWAS Parliament conference, President Tinubu recounted his shock at its poor state.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I attended the ECOWAS Parliament conference, the environment was dirty, disorganised, and uninhabitable. I turned to Mr. Wike and said, \u2018This Conference Centre does not reflect who we are. Have we sunk this low?\u2019 He replied, \u2018No, bear with us. We will do whatever we can to transform the place.\u2019 Today, I am very happy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe International Conference Centre is part of our country\u2019s larger vision to become a hub for regional diplomacy, continental trade discussions, global partnerships, and other thoughtful, well-outlined goals that reflect our \u2018Nigeria First\u2019 principle,\u201d President Tinubu said.<\/p>\n
He praised Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, the original contractor, for delivering a high-quality renovation, adding that the quality reflects what Julius Berger has been known for in this country for years.<\/p>\n
Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, President Tinubu further assured Nigerians of his administration\u2019s determination to revitalise infrastructure across key sectors, including transportation, healthcare, education, energy, and urban development.<\/p>\n
He commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for completing the renovation within one year of the Centre\u2019s closure.<\/p>\n
Applauding Wike for his vision and execution, President Tinubu said: \u201cDo not pay attention to the busybodies and bystanders. Whatever they say, continue your good work. You are a transformational leader with foresight, vision, and determination.\u201d<\/p>\n
Senate President Godswill Akpabio commended the FCT Administration for naming halls at the Centre after the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Chief Justice of Nigeria.<\/p>\n
He lauded the collaborative spirit between the executive, legislature, and judiciary under President Tinubu\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n
Wike said the FCT transformed the facility within eight months after the President\u2019s directive.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. President, this transformation would not have been possible without your leadership. Many presidents have come here, but none said this was not what Nigeria needed because they lacked your courage and vision,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Wike stressed the need for financial discipline in maintaining the newly upgraded facility,<\/p>\n
\u201cWhether you are a ministry or an agency, you must pay something to use this facility. That is the only way we can sustain it. No such thing as \u2018my brother\u2019 or \u2018my sister\u2019 wants to use it for a wedding. If you want to use a beautiful place like this, you must pay something,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre is among several capital projects scheduled for commissioning by President Tinubu in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of activities marking his second anniversary in office.<\/p>\n
The FCT Administration is implementing the projects under Barr. Nyesom Wike\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n
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