In commemoration of Nigeria’s 2022 Democracy Day celebration, President Muhammadu Buhari joined past leaders at the Eagles Square in Abuja to celebrate June 12 in a parade.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad, and some members of the President’s cabinet, among other top government personalities witnessed the ceremonial parade which included military and police march past in slow and quick time.
Guests were also treated to a combined silent drill display by the armed forces and police, involving complex marching sequences which was a maiden introduction to the parade day event.
The two-hour event engaged the audience with other military performances, as well as a cultural troupe display from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to promote unity, peace, and progress.
President Muhammadu Buhari waves as he inspects the Guard of Honour during the Democracy Day Parade at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022.
Members of the cultural troupe pose for a photograph at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022.
A member of the Nigerian Army Women Corps helps a colleague with her headgear during the Democracy Day Parade at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022.
President Muhammadu Buhari shakes hands with former President Goodluck Jonathan after inspecting the Guard of Honour during the Democracy Day Parade at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022.
President Muhammadu Buhari signs the June 12 anniversary register at the end of the Democracy Day Parade at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022.
A cross-section of members of the Nigerian Army Women Corps during the Democracy Day Parade at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022.
A cross-section of students at the Democracy Day Parade at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022.
President Muhammadu Buhari poses for a group photograph alongside former President Goodluck Jonathan and others after attending the Democracy Day Parade at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022.
