Bola Tinubu

 

Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima were sworn in as the President and Vice President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023.

The inauguration ceremony took place at the Eagle Square in Abuja, the country's capital. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, administered the oath of office to the new president and vice president.

After the swearing-in, President Tinubu received a formal handover from the outgoing president, Muhammadu Buhari. He then inspected the Guard of Honor mounted by the Nigerian Armed Forces and delivered a maiden presidential speech to the nation.

In his speech, President Tinubu pledged to work hard to unite the country and improve the lives of all Nigerians. He also promised to fight corruption and improve the economy.

President Tinubu's victory in the 2023 presidential election was challenged by his close rival, Atiku Abubakar, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, the Presidential Election Tribunal upheld Tinubu's victory.

President Tinubu is the 16th president of Nigeria. He is a former governor of Lagos State and a former senator. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The inauguration of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima marks the beginning of a new era for Nigeria. The new president and vice president have pledged to work hard to improve the lives of all Nigerians.