President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday officially opened the newly rebuilt Lagos Governors’ Lodge located in the Asokoro district of Abuja, while praising Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for successfully delivering the construction project.
Tinubu, who was represented at the event by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, urged government officials to ensure proper maintenance of public infrastructure and make projects serve the needs of future generations.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the previous building had served the state for decades but could no longer meet its needs.
He said the reconstructed lodge would provide accommodation and a suitable venue for government meetings and engagements with federal officials, diplomats and investors.
Sanwo-Olu commended Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for completing the project within the expected time.
“We gave the work to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. We asked for a building that will serve Lagos for generations and we asked them to do it very quickly. And here today they’ve given us both,” he said.
The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Tayo Akinmade Ayinde, also praised the company for delivering the project to specification.
Earlier, the company’s Managing Director, Engr. Dr Peer Lubasch, said the facility covered about 2,700 square metres and comprised a main residence, a guest house and a utility building.
Former Lagos governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode attended the inauguration alongside lawmakers, traditional rulers, government officials and business leaders.
What You Should Know
The Lagos State government has successfully upgraded its official guest house and meeting facility in the nation’s capital to better serve the state’s diplomatic and administrative needs.
- Positive Impact: The modern facility provides a secure and comfortable venue for official meetings with federal authorities, foreign diplomats, and investors, saving costs on external accommodations.
- Potential Concerns: Government officials have emphasized the need for strict maintenance to ensure public infrastructure does not fall into disrepair over time.
