Tinubu inaugurates reconstructed Lagos governor’s lodge in Abuja

by · The Eagle Online

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the reconstructed Lagos Governors’ Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, urging political leaders to preserve public assets for the benefit of future generations.

Represented by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the President said governance should be measured by the quality of infrastructure and institutions handed down to the people.

He described Lagos as Nigeria’s commercial hub and centre of excellence, saying its infrastructure should reflect the state’s status and aspirations.

Tinubu commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for delivering the facility, describing it as evidence of the state government’s commitment to excellence and responsible management of public infrastructure.

“Public assets belong to the people, and it is our responsibility as leaders to preserve what has been entrusted to us, improve it where necessary, and provide lasting infrastructure that future generations can inherit and benefit from,” he said.

The President also praised the timely completion of the project and acknowledged the efforts of those involved in its execution.

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He recalled that the former structure was demolished in October 2025 to make way for the new facility, which he described as a befitting official residence for the Lagos governor and his family in Abuja.

Tinubu prayed that the lodge would remain a place of peace, comfort and hospitality for successive administrations and their families.

Sanwo-Olu described the inauguration as another milestone for the state, saying the lodge was designed to serve as an institutional centre for government business, strategic engagements and relations with the Federal Government.

He said Lagos continued to maintain significant economic and political interests in Abuja despite the relocation of Nigeria’s capital to the city in December 1991.

According to the governor, successive administrations regularly visit Abuja for National Economic Council and Council of State meetings, as well as engagements with ministers, lawmakers, diplomats, governors and investors.

Sanwo-Olu said the old lodge had served the state for decades but no longer reflected its current status and growing responsibilities.

He disclosed that Julius Berger Nigeria Plc handled the reconstruction, which commenced in July 2025 and was completed in September 2026.

The governor commended the construction company for completing the project within schedule despite technical challenges, including excavation work approximately 10 metres deep.

He said the facility belonged to the people of Lagos and would provide a suitable environment for official engagements, hospitality and the advancement of the state’s interests.

Sanwo-Olu, who is expected to leave office in May 2027, said the lodge was designed for successive administrations, stressing the importance of building lasting legacies.

“I believe a government should build things, not stay long for itself to enjoy,” he said.

Earlier, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat described the reconstructed lodge as a renewed institutional presence of Lagos in Abuja and a strategic investment in government business, hospitality and official engagements.

In his project briefing, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc’s Managing Director, Dr Peer Lubasch, said the facility occupied approximately 2,700 square metres and comprised the main residence, a guest house and a utility building.

He said several subsidiaries of the Julius Berger Group were involved in the project, with PrimeTech handling the designs, while other subsidiaries supplied windows, façade components and furniture.

The inauguration was attended by former Lagos governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, members of the National Assembly, traditional rulers, state officials, captains of industry and other dignitaries.

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