Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is set to be sworn in as the next president of Nigeria, and Eagle Square in Abuja is already bustling with activity.
Even as dignitaries have begun to arrive at the square ahead of the official start of the inauguration, there is strong security in place.
Senator Kashim Shettima would also be sworn in as Nigeria’s new vice president during the same ceremony.
See some of the photos from the venue.
As of the time this report was filed, cheers could be heard as Bola Tinubu and his wife, senator Oluremi Tinubu, entered the inauguration venue.
The Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, the APC chairman, Adamu Adamu, and a host of others had earlier arrived at the ground.
The arrival of outgoing Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his boss, President Muhammadu Buhari is being awaited for the official commencement of the swearing-in.
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