Second inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari

The second inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as the 15th president of Nigeria, and 4th president in the fourth Nigerian Republic took place on Wednesday, 29 May 2019, marking the start of the second and final four-year term of Muhammadu Buhari as president and Yemi Osinbajo as vice president. It was the 8th presidential inauguration in Nigeria, and 6th in the fourth republic.[1][2]

Second presidential inauguration of
Muhammadu Buhari
Date29 May 2019 (2019-05-29)
LocationEagle Square,
Abuja, F.C.T.
ParticipantsMuhammadu Buhari
15th president of Nigeria
— Assuming office
Tanko Muhammad
Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
— Administering oath
Yemi Osinbajo
14th vice president of Nigeria
— Assuming office
Tanko Muhammad
Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
— Administering oath

Buhari was sworn in after being re-elected for a second and final term in the 2019 Nigerian presidential election.[3]

Swearing-in-ceremony

The official swearing-in ceremony took place at Eagle Square in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Acting Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad administered the oath of office taken by President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The traditional inaugural speech was not delivered.[2]

Attendance

Former Nigerian heads of state General Yakubu Gowon, General Ibrahim Babangida, Interim President Ernest Shonekan, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, General Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan were in attendance.

See also

References
  1. Oyeyemi, Tunji (29 May 2019). "2019 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony". FMIC. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  2. Erezi, Dennis (29 May 2019). "Buhari sworn in for second term". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  3. "Nigeria Presidential Elections Results 2019". BBC News. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.