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Presidential Lodge
General information
Architectural styleNeoclassical, Palladian
LocationThe Marina, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
OwnerGovernment of Lagos State
Design and construction
Architect(s)British Colonial

The Presidential Lodge also known as State House Marina, is a public building that served as the former presidential palace of the President of Nigeria, located at the Marina in Lagos, Nigeria.[1]

History

It was constructed during the British colonial time in 1896. The lodge was first occupied by Lord Lugard as the official residence and the office of the Governor of Nigeria in 1914. At the time, it was known as Government House. Since then, it has housed several Presidents and Military Heads of State.[2]

After the federal government moved to Abuja in 1991 the palace lost its function as the new seat of the president became Aso Villa.

Transfer to Lagos State

The former residence was handed over to the Government of Lagos State in 2017.[3][4][5]

See also

References

  1. ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/240582-nigerian-govt-hands-presidential-lodge-lagos-state.html. Retrieved 2023-06-29. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "This Is The Presidential Lodge Nigeria's Presidents Lived In Before Aso Rock Was Built - Opera News". ng.opera.news. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
  3. ^ "Nigerian government finally hands over presidential lodge to Lagos [PHOTOS]". 17 August 2017.
  4. ^ "20 Years After, FG Hands over Marina Presidential Lodge to Lagos".
  5. ^ "Buhari releases Lagos Presidential Lodge to Ambode". 6 November 2016.

External links

Presidential palaces in Africa
Lagos Metropolitan Area
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