JUST IN: IBB Presents Autobiography in Abuja
By Trek Africa Newspaper
According to the Nation Newspaper, heavy traffic gridlock has on the roads leading to the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, the venue for the book launch of former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.
Numerous dignitaries and guests are finding it difficult to access the venue.
The book, titled “A Journey of Service,” is the long-awaited autobiography of the former military ruler. It is scheduled for public presentation at 11 am, chaired by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu serving as the Special Guest of Honour.
As early as 8 am, security presence was significantly heightened within and around the hotel, with armed policemen, plain-clothed detectives, and security personnel directing both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Due to the congestion, many invitees chose to abandon their vehicles and walk to the Congress Hall, where the book launch is taking place.
Security operatives are facing a challenging task in managing traffic flow, while all invited guests are subjected to thorough searches. Those without invitation cards were politely turned away.
Sources within the Congress Hall reported that many guests were seated as early as 9 am, two hours ahead of the official program.
