May 29, the day of Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration, is considered to be the starting point of change, as the new administration takes over power.
On March 28 the All Progressives Congress politician emerged winner of Nigeria’s presidential election.
Since then, the outgoing government, led by President Goodluck Jonathan, and the incoming government have been preparing for the smooth power transition, which is to take place today.
Numerous national and world leaders are expected to attend the festive ceremony to mark the end of Jonathan’s tenure and office acceptance by Muhammadu Buhari and Yemi Osinbajo, the vice president-elect. Justpye will be giving live updates on the most interesting happenings around Nigeria. Stay tuned with Justpye...
11:30 The military parade is underway.
11:14 The news president greets honourable guests of the ceremony.
11:10 Ex-president Jonathan leaves the venue of the inauguration.
11:09 Tweet on Buhari’s account: “Fellow citizens of Nigeria, it is official – we have our president.”
11:00 National flag and the Defence flag being folded by the flag bearers and is being handed to the RSM. Master warrant officer presents new set of flags to the guards brigade commander and then he presents it to the chief of defence staff. CDD presents flags to Jonathan and Jonathan hands over flags to Buhari. This is to signify a new dawn.
10:55 Final steps of the constitutional procedure. Jonathan and Buhari listening to the national anthem.
10:50 Meet Nigeria’s new president!
10:47 Muhhammadu Buhari being sworn-in.
10:38 Yemi Osinbajo being Sworn in ad Vice president of Nigeria
10:15 Goodluck Jonathan, another most awaited person at the venue, is here! The outgoing president looks resolved.
10:15 Goodluck Jonathan, another most awaited person at the venue, is here! The outgoing president looks resolved.
10:08 Selfie from Lagos by famous Dj Jimmy Jatt.
elfie from DJ Jimmy Jatt
10:00 Finally Muhammadu and Aisha Buhari arrive! The president-elect is greeting his colleagues.
9:43 Nigeria’s vice president, Namadi Sambo, so as vice president-elect, Yemi Osinbajo, already at the Eagle’s Square.
9:35 John Kerry shaking hands of world leaders on tribunes.
9:26 Guests are presented with packs containing programme of events, food and N750 MTN recharge cards (The Punch).
9:23 P-Square looking stylish, as always. Minutes before the performance start… Credits: @JohannesMathews
9:20 Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe has just arrived at the venue.
09:10 Chief Olusegun Obasanjo arrives at the Eagles Square!
Olusegun Obasanjo takes his seat. Snapshot from a video: ChannelsTV
09:00 South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma also to be president at the ceremony, his office confirmed on Thursday. Despite the warning by the National Association of Nigerian Students.
8:55 Many honourable guests have already arrived. Yakubu Gowon and Ibrahim Babangida were at the venue around 8:00!
8:30 Buhari fever Buhari fever catching on really quick with souvenirs.
08:10 Family members of Buhari and Osinbajo.
08:05 @MssZeeUsman bombs “first selfie of the day at Eagle Square, with Lai Mohammed, APC Spokesperson”.
07:50 And some more pics from the venue. Credits: @Karo_Orovboni. Dignitaries arriving.
07:45 All set for the inauguration at the Eagle Square, Abuja.
07:30 … Buhari’s handsome son. Now they wonder: if “#YusufBuhari going to be part of Buhari cabinet.” Who knows… There he is, the young man in a fair attire.
07:20 Security intensified all around Nigeria as new governors are sworn-in. Lagos police vowed to deploy 1,563 officers in the venue of the inauguration of the state governor-elect, Akinwunmi Ambode, at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Onikan.
07:08 Atiku Abubakar has just posted this message on his twitter account: “Today is one of the greatest days in the history of our nation and democracy, and I’m honored to be alive to see it #ChangeIsHere.” And more: “To every Nigerian who participated in this democratic process, I salute you! You are the strength & compass of his nation!”
06:55 @4eyedmonk says: “Be that change you want to see in Nigeria. Change is not a person, change is an attitude.” Do you agree with that?
06:40 more to come......