On Thursday, the federal government unveiled the timetable of events leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023.
According to the schedule released by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, a significant event will be the conferment of the highest national honor, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR), upon the President-Elect.
This ceremony is set to take place on May 25, preceding the official inauguration on May 29.
“I am delighted to inform you that May 29, 2023, will mark the 7th consecutive democratic transition of power in Nigeria and on that day, we shall all be ushering in the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Mustapha said.
“Gentlemen of the press, let me once again assure Nigerians and indeed the global community of President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to the seamless transfer of power to President-Elect, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“In a demonstration of this commitment, the president has directed all relevant government institutions to cooperate with and support the transition process through engagement with the president-elect’s team.”
Mustapha said all the events will be broadcast live on all major stations and streamed on various social media platforms.
The transition council chairperson added that invited presidents, heads of governments and international organisations heads have confirmed their attendance to grace the events.