Nigerian Presidential Complex

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Former President President Obasanjo hosts US First Lady Laura Bush at the Presidential Villa
Former President President Obasanjo hosts US First Lady Laura Bush at the Presidential Villa

The Nigerian Presidential Complex, officially known as "State House" and "The Aso Rock Presidential Villa" and informally as "The Villa" or "Aso Villa", is the office and residence of the Nigerian President. It is located in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.

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The palatial residence was completed in 1991, the same year the military junta of Ibrahim Babangida relocated the national capital from Lagos to Abuja. Aso Villa encompasses the 400 meter monolith Aso Rock, located within the Three Arms Zone of Abuja metropolis.

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