Tinubu directs Abuja land for Abdulsalami Abubakar centre
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the allocation of land in Abuja for the Abdulsalami Abubakar African Resource Centre. The directive was announced during a public event honoring former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.). Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, also pledged federal funding for the centre's construction. The event featured the launch of three books celebrating Abubakar's legacy.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu ordered the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to allocate land along Airport Road in Abuja for the new centre.
- The Federal Government will fund the construction of the Abdulsalami Abubakar African Resource Centre.
- The announcement was made at a public presentation of three books in honor of Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.).
- The event was chaired by former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon and included a keynote address by former South African President Thabo Mbeki.
- Abubakar is recognized for his role in restoring civilian rule in Nigeria, handing over to President Olusegun Obasanjo.
