Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially commissioned the reconstructed Lagos State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, describing the facility as a strategic investment that will serve successive administrations and strengthen the state’s engagement with the Federal Government.
The commissioning ceremony was performed with the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, representing President Bola Tinubu.
Sanwo-Olu said the reconstruction was driven by the need to provide Lagos State with a befitting operational base in the nation’s capital, particularly as the state maintains regular engagements with federal institutions, investors and other national partners.
According to the governor, the facility will provide an appropriate environment for official engagements and other activities aimed at advancing Lagos State’s interests at the national level.
He explained that Lagos deserved a functional and modern government lodge in Abuja that reflected its status and could serve generations of political leaders.
The governor disclosed that the reconstruction project was entrusted to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, which completed the work within 12 months.
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Sanwo-Olu also highlighted the historical relationship between the construction company and Lagos State, noting that Julius Berger first came to Nigeria in 1965 to undertake the construction of Eko Bridge in Lagos.
He described the completion of the Governor’s Lodge, more than six decades after the company’s entry into Nigeria, as another milestone in its longstanding relationship with the state.
The governor said he was particularly pleased that the project would remain useful to future administrations as he prepares to leave office in May 2027.
He maintained that responsible leadership should extend beyond immediate political considerations to include projects and infrastructure that would benefit generations yet to come.
Sanwo-Olu expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his continued support for Lagos State and thanked the First Lady for representing him at the commissioning ceremony.
He also acknowledged the contributions of individuals and organisations involved in bringing the project to completion.
The governor expressed hope that the reconstructed lodge would continue to serve the interests of Lagos State and strengthen its contribution to Nigeria’s development.
The commissioning adds to the administration’s infrastructure legacy as Sanwo-Olu approaches the end of his second term in office in May 2027.