Emmanuel Oduara
Wike Cancels All Abuja International Conference Centre Event Bookings
Mr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has taken a decisive step by canceling all event bookings at the Abuja International Conference Centre.
This action follows his recent inspection of the facility, where he expressed deep concerns about its state.
Wike emphasized the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the center, stating that the current condition does not meet international standards.
Describing the facility in its present state as a mere conference centre, Woke said, “There is nothing international about the centre.
“When we came here for the ECOWAS inauguration sometime last week, with President Bola Tinubu, no right-thinking human being would see the state of this facility and be happy.
“In fact, during the inauguration, Tinubu drew my attention to the rot. Even the lighting system was so poor.
“This is unacceptable. There is no way we can accept this as an International Conference Centre.
“You cannot call it a conference centre but not international, because there is no standard compared to any international conference centre”.
The Minister's decision to suspend all events at the International Conference Centre is aimed at facilitating a complete rehabilitation of the facility.
Julius Berger has been tasked with the immediate renovation, with a timeline of eight months set for the project's completion.
Wike's vision is to transform the center into a world-class International Conference Centre that reflects Nigeria's commitment to excellence.
In response to the poor state of the facility, Wike terminated the contract of the company previously managing the center and entrusted Julius Berger with the renovation project.
Wike said, "So, we are sorry to announce this; every booking made here is cancelled.
“We will start immediate rehabilitation of the centre to meet up with international standards,” the FCT Minister said.
He highlighted the importance of upgrading the center to align with global standards, ensuring that it becomes a source of pride for Nigerians and the international community.
The Minister expressed determination to enhance the country's infrastructure and reputation through a first class event center.
Wike aims to deliver a facility that not only meets international benchmarks but also serves as a symbol of Nigeria's progress and capability on the global stage.
Surprise Africa's check showed that the following events were scheduled to be held at the Abuja International Conference Centre.
Agribusiness Fair & Expo - May 21, 2024, to May 22, 2024
The NOG Energy Week Exhibition is scheduled to be held from June 30 to July 4, 2024
Africa International Housing Show - July 24 to July 27, 2023
African Agricultural Machines, Equipment, and Technology Expo - November 20 to November 24, 2023
CIPM International Conference and Exhibition - November 13 to November 16, 2023
Nigeria Mining Week (NMW) - October 16 to October 18, 2023
Earlier, the FCT minister ended the contract of Messrs Integrated Facility Management Services Ltd to manage the International Conference Centre(ICC) in Abuja effective immediately. Award the contract to Julius Berger Nig Plc
According to Anthony Ogunleye, the Press Director at the Minister of FCT's office, Julius Berger Nig Plc. has been chosen to quickly renovate the center from top to bottom.
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