Government Transition, Capital City Change, Nigerian History, Political Developments, Urban Planning, Cultural Reactions, Economic Impact, Leadership, Public Sentiment, Historical Events

Newswatch . 23 December 1991 . Pg 28

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In December 1991, Nigeria officially transitioned its federal capital from Lagos to Abuja, marking the end of Lagos's 77-year reign as the seat of government. This significant move, led by President Ibrahim Babangida, was the result of years of planning, initiated by the Akinola Aguda panel in 1975, which recommended Abuja as a more suitable capital. During a farewell dinner in Lagos, the local ruler expressed mixed feelings among residents about the shift, while Babangida reassured them that Lagos would remain vital to Nigeria's economy and politics.

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In December 1991, Nigeria officially transitioned its federal capital from Lagos to Abuja, marking the end of Lagos's 77-year reign as the seat of government. This significant move, led by President Ibrahim Babangida, was the result of years of planning, initiated by the Akinola Aguda panel in 1975, which recommended Abuja as a more suitable capital. During a farewell dinner in Lagos, the local ruler expressed mixed feelings among residents about the shift, while Babangida reassured them that Lagos would remain vital to Nigeria's economy and politics.