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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Goodluck Jonathan and Yemi Osinbajo
President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and several other native and international dignitaries witnessed Nigeria’s vibrant 62nd Independence Day Anniversary parades.
The occasion was held amidst watertight safety at Eagle Sq., Abuja, on Saturday.
The occasion, marked with actions, together with navy drills and inventive performances, was witnessed by Senate President Ahmad Lawan and speaker of the Home of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Others on the occasion included the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola; Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan and cupboard ministers.
The service chiefs and different heads of safety and intelligence companies, members of the Nationwide Meeting, and diplomatic corps had been additionally on the parade floor.
Mr Buhari, who arrived at Eagle Sq., inspected the guards on parade earlier than continuing to the VIP field to look at the parade processions.
The most important highlights of the celebration included parades and march previous by the nation’s navy forces, some paramilitary outfits, cadets of the Nigeria Army Faculty (NMS) and members of NYSC, amongst others.
Additionally, the Nigerian Air Drive did a few flying shows with among the plane not too long ago procured for the assorted anti-terrorism combat and minutes of cultural shows by the cultural troupe.
The president later signed the anniversary register earlier than departing Eagle Sq. after the Nationwide Anthem and marching off the parade.
Mr president had earlier addressed Nigerians on the event of the 62nd independence anniversary.
Mr Buhari stated he shared the pains Nigerians had been going by whereas commending their resilience within the face of challenges.
He additionally recommended Nigerians for permitting him to steer the nation in 2015 and 2019.
(NAN)
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