The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC) after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
At a ceremony held on Tuesday to mark the completion of the building’s renovation, Wike unveiled the new name: Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre.
Originally built in 1991 during the military regime of Ibrahim Babangida, the centre has long served as a venue for national and international events, including government meetings, global conferences, and corporate gatherings.
Describing the upgraded facility as “world-class,” Wike emphasised the need for ongoing maintenance and praised President Tinubu for initiating its renovation. The minister said it was Tinubu’s visit to the venue last year, during the inauguration of the ECOWAS Parliament, that sparked the decision to refurbish the structure.
“At the time, the President expressed his concern over the poor condition of the centre and insisted it be transformed,” Wike explained. “This renovation is a result of that directive—and leadership.”
Wike also revealed that several halls inside the building have been named after key government officials, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Vice President Kashim Shettima; and the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
According to Wike, this reflects the unity of Nigeria’s three arms of government.
The renovation of the conference centre was announced earlier this year, with the total cost estimated at ₦39 billion.