{"id":119584,"date":"2025-06-10T20:56:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T19:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=119584"},"modified":"2025-06-10T20:56:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T19:56:35","slug":"icc-renamed-after-tinubu-as-president-describes-wike-as-transformational-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/icc-renamed-after-tinubu-as-president-describes-wike-as-transformational-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"ICC renamed after Tinubu as President describes Wike as transformational leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Myke Agunwa, Abuja<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike as a transformational leader, and urged him not be distracted by critics and onlookers.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking on Tuesday at the commissioning of the refurbished International Conference Centre in Abuja, now renamed the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, the President commended Wike\u2019s performance and described him as a visionary leader committed to transforming the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said, \u201cDon\u2019t pay attention to busybodies and the bystanders, and whatever they say. Continue with your good work. You are a transformational leader. You have the vision, foresight, and determination to succeed.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The President described the project as part of his administration\u2019s \u201cdetermined efforts to change the way we do things, to reflect us as people of quality, people of character, people of determination, people of great spirits, that\u2019s what we are.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reaffirming his government\u2019s commitment to infrastructural renewal, Tinubu emphasised that modern infrastructure was vital to national progress. He explained that the renovation work aligns with his administration\u2019s objective to reposition the country with excellence and purpose.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said, \u201cThrough the Renewed Hope Agenda, we are determined to renew the infrastructural and other key sectors of this country (including) transportation, healthcare, education, energy and urban development.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cBecause we understand that modern infrastructure is the backbone of a thriving economy in an inclusive and progressive society.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said that the refurbished International Conference Centre is not only a symbol of national pride but also a testament to Nigeria\u2019s readiness to host key diplomatic, trade, and global engagements.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tinubu noted that it represented the country\u2019s \u201ccommitment to regional diplomacy, continental trade discussions, global partnerships, and many more thoughtful, well-outlined goals that reflect our Nigerian first.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The President said that the facility will not be free government officials, diplomats and other clients.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cYou must obey what the landlord says. 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