When the lights came on at the new Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre in Bauchi, it wasn’t just a ribbon-cutting—it was a declaration of intent. Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, stood before a crowd of dignitaries on October 8, 2025, and captured the essence of the moment: no nation thrives in isolation.
For Obasanjo, the gleaming facility wasn’t merely an architectural achievement—it was a doorway to global connection. He described it as a bridge between Bauchi and the wider world, a space where ideas, investors, and innovators can converge to shape the region’s economic future.
Under the leadership of Governor Bala Mohammed, Bauchi has steadily repositioned itself as one of Northern Nigeria’s emerging economic hubs. The conference centre, according to Obasanjo, represents more than a public project—it’s a strategic investment in visibility, trade, and cultural exchange.
“This facility will open Bauchi to opportunities that reach beyond our borders,” Obasanjo remarked. “It will stimulate jobs, attract investors, and energize the local economy.”
He commended the governor’s focus on long-term development, praising his administration’s resolve to use infrastructure as a tool for transformation.
Governor Bala Mohammed, in his response, expressed gratitude for Obasanjo’s presence and reaffirmed his administration’s mission to build a Bauchi that inspires growth through education, tourism, and innovation.
According to him, the Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre stands as a symbol of that mission — a multipurpose venue designed to host academic summits, global business forums, and cultural showcases that tell Bauchi’s story to the world.
“This centre is the heartbeat of a new Bauchi,” the governor said. “It represents openness, progress, and our belief that development begins with connection.”
