In a symbolic reunion, President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted his former colleagues – the 1999 Class of Governors – at the State House in Abuja.
The gathering celebrated their shared political journey at the inception of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.
Persecondnews reports that the delegation, led by former Edo State Governor Chief Lucky Igbinedion, met with the President behind closed doors.
Sources described the engagement as warm and reflective, focusing on national unity, good governance, and continued contributions to democratic consolidation.
Tinubu, who served as Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 under the now-defunct Alliance for Democracy (AD), expressed his pleasure at reconnecting with his former colleagues after more than two decades.
The meeting reportedly rekindled old political camaraderie among the former governors, many of whom remain active and influential in national affairs.
Discussions reportedly centered on how members of the class could continue to leverage their experience to support Nigeria’s governance and nation-building efforts.
The 1999 class of governors is widely seen as a cornerstone in Nigeria’s democratic evolution, having been the first set of elected state executives following the country’s transition from military rule.
Their tenure marked the beginning of the Fourth Republic, setting the tone for democratic governance after years of authoritarian military leadership.
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