May 29: inauguration day in pictures across Nigeria

May 29 of every general elections year marks the inauguration of new administrations and administrators in Nigeria.

Apart from the inauguration of President Buhari for a second term, 29 states have new governors sworn in today. Here are a few pictures from inauguration ceremonies across the country.

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President Muhammadu Buhari acknowledges cheers just before he sworn in for a second term as the president of Nigeria PHOTO: TWITTER/VON

President Muhammadu Buhari signing the Oath of Office with Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad. Photo: Twitter/VON

Cross River governor Ben Ayade rejoicing after taking an oath of office

Cross Rivers governor Ben Ayade taking oath of office

Borno state residents at inauguration ceremony

Newly sworn-in Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai reading his inaugural address after taking oath of office

Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai signing allegiance form after taking oath of office

Stage for Umar Ganduje's inauguration in Kano

Oyo state governor Seyi Makinde on parade after swearing-in

Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on parade after swearing in

Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike during parade after taking oath of office

Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike taking oath of office

Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike during parade after taking oath of office

Akwa Ibom state governor Udom emmanuel emmanuel waving crowd after inauguration at Godswill Akpabio Stadium

Akwa Ibom state governor Udom emmanuel emmanuel taking oath of office at Godswill Akpabio Stadium

Crowd at Godswill Akpabio stadium for Udom Emmanuel's inauguration

Gombe state Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahya during inauguration in Pantami township stadium