President Bola Tinubu orders the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, to allocate land in Abuja for the Abdulsalami Abubakar African Resource Centre. Multiple reports say the allocation is expected to be made along Airport Road, in line with Tinubu’s instruction. The proposed centre is described as a tribute to Abdulsalami Abubakar, a former military ruler, and references his work in areas including peace-building, democratic governance, national unity and public service. One report also states that Tinubu pledges federal funding to support the construction of the centre after the land is allocated. The outlets present the directive as part of an effort to advance the development of a national project associated with Abubakar’s legacy. The reports do not provide further details on timelines, the size of the land parcel, or the specific funding arrangements beyond the stated federal support.