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Do You Know This House? The Aso Rock Presidential Villa?

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3 years ago

April 2, 2023

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The Aso Rock Presidential Villa, The workplace and the official residence of the President of Nigeria since 1991.

It is located at Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Three Arms Zone, Asokoro, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.

Multiple names are used to describe the Aso Villa which includes: State House, D Rock & The Villa The Aso Rock villa is d most protected presidential state house in Africa Construction started 13 Oct 1989; 34years ago Completed 1 November 1991 32 years ago It is nothing but a palatial residence. CONTINUE READING

The villa is under the protection of the Presidential Guard Brigade. The Guard performs ceremonial and protective duties for the president. The Villa is also protected by a squad of State Security Service Agents.

A squadron of the Mobile Police Force assigned solely for the protection of the President and the first family are also in place. The particular size of the Aso Rock Villa is not known to date, there hasn’t been any actual measurement of the entire place.

The Aso Rock Villa features a Palladian and Neoclassical architectural design. This is one of the most prominent architectural styles anywhere in the world. The President’s official residence and office can be accessed only by the President and his close aides.

You cannot pass the President’s gate if you’re not him, or a top aide, or a visiting president or associate of a foreign country. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the 16th president of Nigeria and his immediate family will be living in this house from 29th of May 2023.