First inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari
The first inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as the 15th president of Nigeria, and 4th president in the fourth Nigerian Republic took place on Friday, 29 May 2015, marking the start of the first four-year term of Muhammadu Buhari as president and Yemi Osinbajo as vice president. It was the 7th presidential inauguration in Nigeria, and 5th in the fourth republic.
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| Date | 29 May 2015 |
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| Location | Eagle Square, Abuja, F.C.T. |
| Organized by | Presidential Transition Committee |
| Participants | Muhammadu Buhari 15th president of Nigeria — Assuming office Mahmud Mohammed Chief Justice of Nigeria — Administering oath Yemi Osinbajo 14th vice president of Nigeria — Assuming office Mahmud Mohammed Chief Justice of Nigeria — Administering oath |
The Federal Government declared 29 May a public holiday. More than fifty representatives from foreign governments were expected to attend the inauguration. The government intended to spend less than ₦2 billion (US$10 million) for the ceremony.
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