President Bola Tinubu on Saturday directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to allocate a parcel of land along the Airport Road in Abuja for the development of the Abdulsalami Abubakar African Resource Centre, and pledged that the Federal Government would fund the construction of the facility.

The President gave the directive while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the public presentation of three books in honour of former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), held at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, to mark his 84th birthday.

Tinubu who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that the establishment of the Abdulsalami Abubakar Africa Resource Centre is a worthy initiative that aligns with the values General Abdulsalami Abubakar has championed throughout his life.