Presidency Denies Plans to Relocate Federal Capital to Lagos

The Presidency has denied any plans to relocate the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from Abuja to Lagos.

The clarification came after rumors circulated on social media platforms and some news outlets, causing confusion among the public.

According to a statement issued by the Presidency, the rumors were baseless and unfounded, and there was no plan whatsoever to move the capital back to Lagos.

The statement emphasized that Abuja remains the capital of Nigeria and that the government is fully committed to developing and maintaining the city as the seat of power.

The rumors were said to have originated from a misinterpretation of some recent administrative decisions, including the relocation of some government agencies to Lagos.

However, the Presidency clarified that these moves were purely administrative and did not represent any plan to move the capital.

The Presidency’s statement also urged the public to disregard any information that did not emanate from official channels, and to always verify the authenticity of news and information before sharing or acting on them.

In conclusion, the Presidency has denied any plans to relocate the Federal Capital from Abuja to Lagos.

The government remains committed to the development and maintenance of Abuja as the capital city of Nigeria, and all decisions regarding the location of government agencies are purely administrative.