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.
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad; and former President Goodluck Jonathan, were physically present.
Others who attended the event include ministers and other members of the President’s cabinet, the nation’s service chiefs, other members of the National Assembly, and members of the diplomatic corps.
Prior to the President’s arrival, the guards had fallen into formation with several general salutes taken to welcome squad leaders and the commander of the Guards Brigade.
There were also general salutes for the service chiefs and the Inspector-General of the Police Force, as well as salutations for former presidents and vice presidents, among other dignitaries.
The ground is not as full as one would expect, but civilians are not left out of the exercise as one could see visibly the presence of students and teachers from various schools, many bearing the Nigerian flag.
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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 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.
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 waves as he inspects 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.
Members of the cultural troupe pose for a photograph 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.
A security operative is seen on a horse at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022. Channels TV/ Taiwo Adeshina.
A cross-section of security operatives bearing various musical instruments at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022. Channels TV/ Taiwo Adeshina.
A cross-section of students at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022. Channels TV/ Taiwo Adeshina.
A photo taken on June 13, 2022, shows security operatives on their ceremonial uniforms at the venue of the Democracy Day celebration in Abuja. Channels TV/ Taiwo Adeshina.
A cross-section of security operatives at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022. Channels TV/ Taiwo Adeshina.
President Muhammadu Buhari inspects the Guard of Honour during the Democracy Day Parade at the Eagles Square in Abuja on June 13, 2022.
