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Democracy Day celebration commences at Eagle Square (photos)

Published By Nimot Sulaimon

Date 13th June, 2022

President Buhari receives hero's welcome at Eagle Square

Inspection of Guards by the Special Guest of Honor, President Muhammadu Buhari during the 2022 Democracy Day Celebration at the Eagles Square, Abuja.

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June 12, Nigeria's Democracy Day, is a public holiday to commemorate the restoration of democracy in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The 2022 Democracy Day celebration activities have commenced at the Eagle Square, Abuja, with the marching of Commander Guards Brigade general salutes.

The Guard Commander took his position and salute at 9 a.m.

This was followed by the arrival of special dignitaries, including President Muhammadu Buhari; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.

Others include former presidents and vice presidents; Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad; Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; ministers and members of the National Assembly.

Also at the venue are permanent secretaries and heads of federal ministries and parastatals.

Some of the dignitaries already seated are service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Usman; the National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd.), and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Amb. Babagana Kingibe.

Below are pictures from Eagle Square: