The construction of the Maiduguri International Conference Centre in Borno State has reached 95 per cent completion, with the facility expected to host major national and international gatherings, including the 2026 conference of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).
The project, initiated by the administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, is part of the state government’s efforts to expand infrastructure and strengthen Maiduguri’s capacity to accommodate large conferences, business meetings and other international events.
Recent reports identify the facility as a 4,000-capacity International Conference Centre, although some descriptions of the project have put its capacity at 5,000.
The NSE President, Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, disclosed the 95 per cent completion level following an inspection of the facility ahead of the Society’s 2026 International Engineering Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting scheduled to take place in Maiduguri from November 30 to December 4.
Governor Zulum assured the NSE delegation that the conference centre would be ready for the event and pledged government support for transportation, accommodation, security and other logistics.
The governor said the state was prepared to host the gathering, which is expected to attract more than 6,000 delegates, including engineers and other stakeholders from across Nigeria and international engineering organisations.
Beyond hosting professional conferences, the centre is expected to provide Maiduguri with a dedicated venue for exhibitions, business engagements, public events and international meetings.
The project is also expected to support economic activities by creating opportunities for businesses in the hospitality, transportation, catering and other service sectors.
The conference centre forms part of Borno State’s broader infrastructure development programme under the Zulum administration, as the government continues efforts to strengthen public facilities and promote economic activities across the state.
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