President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the reconstructed Lagos State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, describing it as an important investment that should serve generations of leaders.
Tinubu, represented by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, performed the inauguration on Tuesday and urged political leaders to protect public infrastructure and ensure that government projects remain useful beyond their time in office.
He said the success of governance should also be judged by the quality of facilities and institutions handed over to future generations.
The President commended Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for completing the project, noting that the new facility reflected the state’s commitment to maintaining high standards in public infrastructure.
He explained that public properties belonged to the people and should be properly maintained, upgraded and preserved for the benefit of future generations.
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Tinubu recalled that the former lodge was demolished in October 2025 to make way for the new structure, which he described as a suitable official residence for the Lagos governor and his family whenever they visited Abuja.
He expressed hope that the building would provide comfort, peace and hospitality for successive governors and their families.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu described the inauguration as a significant achievement for Lagos State, explaining that the facility would serve as a centre for official government activities, strategic meetings and engagements with the Federal Government.
The governor noted that Lagos continued to have important economic and political interests in Abuja, despite the relocation of Nigeria’s capital from Lagos to Abuja in December 1991.
He explained that Lagos governors frequently travelled to Abuja for National Economic Council and Council of State meetings, as well as discussions with ministers, lawmakers, diplomats, other governors and investors.
Sanwo-Olu said the previous lodge had served the state for several decades but had become inadequate for its present needs and growing responsibilities.
He disclosed that Julius Berger Nigeria Plc handled the reconstruction, which began in July 2025 and was completed in September 2026.
According to him, the construction company completed the project within the scheduled period despite technical difficulties, including excavation work reaching approximately 10 metres underground.
The governor stressed that the facility was built to serve Lagos residents and provide a suitable environment for official engagements and other government activities.
He added that the project was intended for future administrations, insisting that governments should focus on creating lasting achievements rather than building facilities solely for their immediate use.
Earlier, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat described the new lodge as an important investment that would strengthen Lagos State’s presence in Abuja.
Julius Berger’s Managing Director, Dr Peer Lubasch, said the facility covered approximately 2,700 square metres and consisted of a main residence, guest house and utility building.
He explained that different subsidiaries of the construction group participated in the project, with PrimeTech responsible for the designs, while other units handled windows, external building components and furniture.
The inauguration was attended by former Lagos governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, lawmakers, traditional rulers, government officials, business leaders and other dignitaries.
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