BREAKING: FG Releases Official Programme of Events for Tinubu's Inauguration

BREAKING: FG Releases Official Programme of Events for Tinubu's Inauguration

  • The Federal Government has released a 10-item programme lineup for the inauguration ceremony of Bola Ahmed Tinubu
  • The Ministry of Information and Culture announced the development on Thursday, May 18
  • The event is expected to kick off on Tuesday, May 23, with a regimental dinner in honour of the Commander in Chief

FCT, Abuja - The Federal Government of Nigeria has released the order of programme for the forthcoming presidential inauguration ceremony slated for Monday, May 29.

The development was confirmed on the official Twitter handle of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture on Thursday, May 18.

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President Muhammadu Buhari will hand over power to the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, May 29, at Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo Credit: Muhammadu Buhari
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As contained in the order of program released by the ministry, the inauguration programme will kick off with a world press conference currently being held in Abuja, the nation's capital.

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The development was also confirmed via the Twitter handle of the director of media and publicity for the Bola Tinubu presidential campaign Onanuga.

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He tweeted:

"Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha unveils the Inauguration Programme for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the 16th President of Nigeria. The events begin 23 May."

Below is the list of activities lined up for the inauguration

1. World Press Conference by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

The event is slated for Thursday, May 18, at the Rotunda Hall, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.

2. Regimental Dinner in Honour of the Commander in Chief.

The dinner event will be held on Tuesday, May 23, at the Armed Forces Mess.

3. Valedatory Federal Executive Council Meeting at the FEC Chamber, Aso Villa, on Wednesday, May 24.

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4. Investiture of the president-elect and the vice president-elect with the national honour of GCFR and GCON at the State House Conference Centre on Thursday, May 25.

5. Public Lecture and Jumaat Prayer at the national mosque on Friday, May 26.

6. Children's Day Parade and Party at the Old Parade Ground and the State House on Saturday, May 27.

7. Inauguration lecture by Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of Kenya, at the International Conference Centre on Saturday, May 27.

8. Inter-denominational church service at the National Christian Centre on Sunday, May 28.

9. Inauguration/Swearing-in at Eagle Square on Monday, May 29.

10. Post-Inauguration Luncheon at the State House Banquet Hall on Monday, May 29

Tinubu releases list of 13-member inauguration committee ahead of May 29

Legit.ng earlier reported that the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, has released a list of the 13-man committee that will supervise his May 29 inauguration committee.

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Abubakar Kyari, former Borno senator, heads the committee and will serve as the coordinator and director of finance and budget.

Other prominent committee members are Bayo Onanuga, the head of the media and Betta Edu, the current women leader of the party and commissioner for health in Cross River.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.