President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday attended a 2022 Democracy Day Parade at the Eagles Square in Abuja.
The parade is an annual exercise held in honour of the nation’s return to civil rule and heroes of democracy.
The arrival of the president signalled the official kick-off of the exercise, in Abuja.
Buhari, who arrived at the venue at 10:12 am, was received by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and the State Chief of Protocol, Lawal Kazaure.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, were among the dignitaries that graced the annual Democracy Day celebration.
The APC flag-bearer, Tinubu was accompanied by his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, his son, Seyi Tinubu and former Minister of State, Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro.
Also in attendance were the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase.
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, and the APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, equally graced the event.
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babagana Kingibe, who doubled as the running mate to the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993, Presidential Election, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, was also at the event.
The National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (retd); the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, service chiefs, ministers, members of the diplomatic corps, captains of industry, including students, were also present.
Others were the members of the National Assembly and members of the diplomatic corps.
President Buhari inspected the guards and signed the anniversary register.
Abdullahi Lamino
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