Former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, has been sworn in as the President of Nigeria.
Tinubu was sworn in after he took the oath of office administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode Ariwoola, at the Eagle Square in Abuja on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Tinubu was sworn in the presence of his wife, Oluremi, children, President Muhammadu Buhari, First Lady Aisha and her son, Yusuf Buhari.
After the swearing-in, the new president and his predecessor witnessed the lowering of national flags and fixing of new ones.
Thereafter, former President Buhari left the Eagle Square while Tinubu took the first salute as the President of Nigeria and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.
He later proceeded on with the inspection of guards as he was driven round the venue.
The inauguration was witnessed by former President Yakubu Gowon and Good luck Jonathan.
Several African Heads of States were also in attendance.
