Nigeria Marks 62nd Independence Day Anniversary With Colourful Parade, Cultural Displays

Dignitaries including President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday gathered at the Eagle Square in Abuja for the 62nd Independence Day Anniversary parade.

In attendance include the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari; former President Goodluck Jonathan; Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Senate President Ahmad Lawan; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.

The service chiefs and several diplomats were also in attendance as well as several ministers and Kassim Shettima, the running mate to the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate Bola Tinubu.

 

 

Buhari, accompanied by the Commander of the Guards Brigade, inspected the parade, his last in eight years since he assumed office in May 2015.

Earlier, the President in his last Independence Day Anniversary broadcast message said he would leave a legacy of free and fair elections as Nigerians go to the polls next year to elect another set of political office holders for four years.

He also identified with the pains of millions of Nigerians, assuring them that their resilience and patience would not be in vain.

“I share the pains Nigerians are going through and I assure you that your resilience and patience would not be in vain as this administration continues to reposition as well as strengthen the security agencies to enable them to deal with all forms of security challenges,” the President said in his last Independence Day Anniversary address on Saturday.

The President further urged striking lecturers of public universities to call their over seven-month strike and return to the classrooms.

 

See photos from the event:

President Muhammadu Buhari at Eagle Square in Abuja on October 1, 2022 for Independence Anniversary celebrations.
President Muhammadu Buhari at Eagle Square in Abuja on October 1, 2022 for Independence Anniversary celebrations. Taiwo Adesina/Channels Television

 

President Muhammadu Buhari at Eagle Square in Abuja on October 1, 2022 for Independence Anniversary celebrations.

 

Security officials at Eagle Square, Abuja on October 1, 2022 for Independence Anniversary celebrations.
Security officials at Eagle Square, Abuja on October 1, 2022 for Independence Anniversary celebrations. Taiwo Adesina/Channels Television

 

Members of the National Youth Service Corps at Eagle Square, Abuja on October 1, 2022 for Independence Anniversary celebrations.
Members of the National Youth Service Corps at Eagle Square, Abuja on October 1, 2022 for Independence Anniversary celebrations. Taiwo Adesina/Channels Television

 

President Muhammadu Buhari waves to the crowd at Eagle Square in Abuja on October 1, 2022 for Independence Anniversary celebrations. Taiwo Adesina/Channels Television

 

Independence anniversary celebrations at Eagle Square. Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House

 

Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House

 

Independence anniversary celebrations at Eagle Square. Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House

 

Independence anniversary celebrations at Eagle Square. Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Independence anniversary celebrations at Eagle Square. Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House

 

Independence anniversary celebrations at Eagle Square. Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House

 

Independence anniversary celebrations at Eagle Square. Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House

 

Independence anniversary celebrations at Eagle Square. Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House

 

Independence anniversary celebrations at Eagle Square. Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House

 

Independence anniversary celebrations at Eagle Square. Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House

 

Independence anniversary celebrations at Eagle Square. Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House

 

Independence anniversary celebrations at Eagle Square. Bayo Omoboriowo/State House
Bayo Omoboriowo/State House

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