Presidential Lodge
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| Presidential Lodge | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical, Palladian |
| Location | The Marina, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Owner | Government 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
[edit]It was constructed during the British colonial time in 1896.[citation needed] The lodge was first occupied by Lord Lugard as the official residence and the office of the Governor of Nigeria in 1914.[citation needed] At the time, it was known as Government House. Since then, it has housed several Presidents and Military Heads of State.[citation needed]
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
[edit]The former residence was handed over to the Government of Lagos State in 2017.[2][3][4]
See also
[edit]- Iga Idunganran, residence of the Oba of Lagos
- Lagos State Governor's House
References
[edit]- ^ "Nigerian govt hands over presidential lodge to Lagos State". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Nigerian government finally hands over presidential lodge to Lagos [PHOTOS]". 17 August 2017.
- ^ "20 Years After, FG Hands over Marina Presidential Lodge to Lagos".
- ^ "Buhari releases Lagos Presidential Lodge to Ambode". 6 November 2016.
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