Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with “pleasure”, received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Lagos ahead of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The President, who is on a working visit to the Southwestern State, will meet with private sector, as well as, senior government officials.
His visit to Lagos is coming after attending the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja, who ascended the throne of his forefathers as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in Oyo State.
The President will commission the “remodelled” National Theatre as part of events to mark the country’s independence anniversary.
According to a State House Press Release signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Friday 26 September, 2025: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday on a working visit to the former seat of government as Nigeria prepares for a low-key 65th Independence Anniversary.
“The President moved to Lagos after attending the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in the ancient city of Ibadan in Oyo State.
“While in Lagos, President Tinubu would meet with players in Nigeria’s private sector and senior government officials.
“He will visit Imo on Tuesday, September 30, to commission projects done by Governor Hope Uzodimma.
“As part of the Independence anniversary, the President will also commission the remodelled National Theatre, which has been renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts.”
