Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as the sixteenth President and Commander-In-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Tinubu one-time Senator took the oath of office with the Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Olukayode Ariwodola in charge.
The former Lagos State Governor took the oath of office to a rousing applause by supporters and well-wishers at the colourful ceremony at the Eagles Square.
Also, Senator Kashim Shettima was sworn in as the 16th Vice President.
He took the oath of office, which was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
All roads leading to the Eagle Square, venue of the swearing-in ceremony of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been flooded with heavy security presence and multiple blockades.
Approaching the venue from the Wuse 2 axis of the Central Area, nothing less than five security spots, swarming with multiple security operatives, drawn from various arms, including the Armed Forces, police and men of the Department of State Service (DSS).
The same formation has been placed around all entry points into the Central Business District (CBD), consisting of the major government buildings, including the Federal Secretariat, the National Assembly Complex and the access into the Presidential Villa. The Eagle Square is at the centre of the CBD.
As at 7:45am, entries into the vicinities of the event have become virtually inaccessible as stern looking security operatives will not admit any person, notwithstanding social status, who does not come with the official invitation to the ceremony.
As at 9am, telecommunication networks around the venue had been shut down.
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