Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn in as president of the Federal republic of Nigeria.
At exactly 10: 48am on Friday, Mahmud Mohammed, the chief justice of Nigeria, administered the oath of office on him; and three minutes later, Buhari was pronounced president.
Similarly, Yemi Osinbajo took the oath of office as vice-president at about 10:38am.
Both men were accompanied by their wives.
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Goodluck Jonathan, now former president of Nigeria, witnessed the occasion.
Buhari performed his first task by releasing white pigeons and balloons at the Eagle Square, venue of the ceremony.
This was followed by 21-gun salute, colour-parade, match past in slow and quick order as well as military display by men of the Brigade of guards of the Nigerian army.
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The event was attended by past Nigerian leaders, African presidents, and many world leaders, John Kerry, US secretary of state represented President Barrack Obama.
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