In a bold renaming move, the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) has officially become the President Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre, just in time for Democracy Day. Nigerians are reacting to the N39 billion facelift and what it signals ahead of June 12.
- The renamed centre was commissioned by Tinubu on June 10, 2025.
- The facility was reportedly renovated for ₦39 billion.
- Attended by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who danced at the event, alongside Akpabio and Barau.
- Part of the broader project rollouts ahead of Democracy Day.
- ICC was closed for refurbishment in April 2024.
- While the centre gleams with new interiors, Nigeria grapples with power cuts and rising inflation.
The strategic timing of the unveiling, just two days before Democracy Day, suggests a PR push by the Tinubu administration to assert presence and legacy in Nigeria’s capital. The decision to rename the iconic ICC after a sitting president has raised eyebrows, with critics questioning the cost and symbolism. Meanwhile, supporters see it as deserved recognition for infrastructure efforts in the FCT.
As more projects roll out in Abuja this week, Nigerians are watching to see whether the ₦39bn renaming is a standalone show or part of deeper reform. Either way, the message is clear: this administration wants its name on more than just policy.
