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President Tinubu orders land allocation and funding for Abdulsalami Abubakar African Resource Centre in Abuja
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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to allocate land along Airport Road in Abuja for the Abdulsalami Abubakar African Resource Centre. President Tinubu also pledged federal funding for the construction of the facility. This directive was given during the public presentation of three books honoring former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his 84th birthday. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu stated that the center aligns with the values championed by General Abubakar. He confirmed reviewing the building plan and committing federal funds for its construction. President Tinubu praised Abubakar's legacy as foundational to Nigeria's public life and commended the authors for documenting his contributions. The event, themed "The Legacy of a Statesman @84," included the presentation of books such as 'Call of Duty: An Autobiography of Gen. Abdulsalami Alhaji Abubakar' and 'Mediating for Peace in Africa: A Festschrift in Honour of Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar'. Former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon chaired the program, which featured a keynote address by former South African President Thabo Mbeki. General Abubakar served as Nigeria鈥檚 11th Head of State and is recognized for overseeing the transition to civilian rule in 1999.
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