The Federal Government on Thursday 17th August, 2017 handed over the Presidential Lodge, Marina to the Lagos State Government in fulfillment of the promise of President Muhammadu Buhari to entrust the edifice to the State for tourism development .L-R: Permanent Secretary, State House Abuja, Mr. Jalal Arabi; Secretary to the State Government, Lagos State, Mr. Tunji Bello and Commissioner for Special Duties & Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr.Oluseye Oladejo during the official hand-over of the Presidential Lodge, Marina to the Lagos State Government.
In a brief but impressive ceremony held at the main conference room of the Lodge, also known as State House, Marina, the Federal and Lagos State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding formally transferring ownership of the edifice to the State Government.
Speaking at the ceremony, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello who led the State officials including members of the State Executive Council, promised that the State Government would not compromise its structural integrity while preserving the architectural finesse and beauty.
Bello said the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode would ensure the edifice becomes a tourist destination.
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