President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged his Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, to ignore busybodies and naysayers distracting him.
Tinubu stated this while reopening the renovated Abuja International Conference Centre, ICC, which Wike renamed after him.
Tinubu also directed all Ministries, Departments, and agencies (MDAs) to pay for the use of the IOC facility to ensure it upkeep and long term sustainability.
The Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike announced the renaming of the Centre as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre at the event.
According to a statement by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, recalling his previous visit to the Centre during the 2024 ECOWAS Parliament conference, President Tinubu recounted his shock at its then poor state.
“When I attended the ECOWAS Parliament conference, I turned to Mr. Wike and said, “This Conference Centre does not reflect who we are. Have you sunk this low? He replied, No, bear with us, we will do whatever we can to transform the place, Today, I am thrilled”
“The International Conference Centre is part of our country’s larger vision to become hub for regional diplomacy, continental trade discussions, global partnerships, and other thoughtful, well outlined goals that reflect our “Nigeria First” principle, President Tinubu said.
“You reflect us as people of quality, people of character, people of determination, people of great spirit. That’s what we are. And I’m glad you are reflecting that”.
Applauding Wike for his vision and execution, President Tinubu said: “Don’t pay attention to the busybodies and bystanders, whatever they say, continue with your good work.
“You are a transformational leader, you have the foresight, the vision and determination to succeed. Thank you very much”.
Under his Renewed Hope Agenda, President Tinubu further assured Nigerians of his administration’s determination to revitalize infrastructure across key sectors, including transportation, health care, education, energy and urban development.
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 Chief Justice of Nigeria.
-9News Nigeria.
