65 World Leaders To Attend Tinubu’s Inauguration, Today

No fewer than 65 world leaders, including Heads of State, are expected to grace the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the 16th President of Nigeria, today.
Sources at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to The Tide that several African leaders had indicated interest in attending the inauguration ceremony which would take place at Eagle Square, Abuja.
According to sources, 65 world leaders from Africa, Europe, and America are expected at the swearing-in ceremony.
These include past presidents, diplomats, heads of international organisations and prominent Nigerians, and representatives of foreign governments and agencies.
Representatives of Nigeria’s traditional allies such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, China, Germany, Finland, Jamaica, Japan, Israel, Turkey, and several others are also expected at the high-profile event.
“We have 54 countries in Africa and most of them have been invited to the inauguration; so, we don’t expect less than 65 world leaders from Africa, Europe, and America at the event.’, the source said.
Already, the United States of America delegation for Tinubu’s inauguration has arrived the country.
Recall that President Joe Biden had announced that a US delegation led by Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Marcia L. Fudge will attend the inauguration ceremony of Tinubu billed for today.
The US Mission in Nigeria, yesterday, announced their arrival ahead of the transition ceremony.
Announcing the arrival of the nine-member team, @UsinNigeria wrote, “Welcome to Nigeria! We are excited to receive the delegation from @POTUS Biden, led by @SecFudge from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as they join us in Abuja for the inauguration of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
Tinubu will be sworn in as the 16th President of Nigeria today at the Eagle Square, Abuja.