Live Updates: The Bola Tinubu Inauguration

MONDAY MAY 29, 2023

01:16pm

Tinubu: Fuel Subsidy is Gone

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has declared that there is no provision for fuel in his administration.

Tinubu in his inaugural speech delivered on Monday in Abuja said there was no justification for the ever increasing fuel subsidy, saying the money would be channeled to other sectors.

According to him, “No provision is made for fuel subsidy. Fuel subsidy is gone.”

He also announced that there would be a uniformed foreign exchange rate under his administration.

The president also assured the current import rate was too high and anti-business.

To this end, he said the rate would be brought down.

01:14pm

Tinubu: Agricultural Hubs Will be Created Throughout Nigeria

01:13pm

Tinubu: Our Govt Shall Review Complaints about Multiple Taxation

01:08pm

Tinubu: We Shall Defend Our Country Against Terrorism and All Forms of Criminality

01:06pm

Tinubu: I Shall Serve You With Prejudice Towards None, But With Empathy Towards All

12:57pm

Tinubu delivers inaugural speech

11:49am

11.07am
President Bola Tinubu Inspects Guard of Honour

11:02am

Former President Buhari Departs Eagles Square

11:00am

New National and Defence Flags hoisted to officially signify the beginning of the Tinubu Administration. The new colours and instrument of office was earlier handed over to Buhari and Tinubu, who in turned passed it on the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Lucky Iraboh

10:39am

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been been sworn in as the 16th President of Nigeria.

Udora Orizu in Abuja

The swearing in ceremony which took place at Eagles Square Abuja, was done by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

Tinubu was accompanied to the podium by his wife Oluremi, outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife Aisha and security detail.

Taking the oath of office, Tinubu promised to discharge his duties as President in line with the constitution of the country, and to the best of his ability.

10:35am

Tinubu Takes Oath of Office

10:29am

Vice President-elect Shettima takes Oath of Office

10:20am

Muslim and Christian prayers offered

10:09am

Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari Arrives

10:03am

Outgoing First Lady Aisha Buhari arrives

10:00am

Outgoing Vice President Yemi Osinbajo arrives Eagle Square