Nigeria Presidential Inauguration 29th May 2023 - Security Report

Overview

The inauguration of the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will take place in Abuja on 29th May at Eagle Square. The event has been scheduled to hold as the election tribunal is ongoing.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

This event will swear in the president-elect into office and usher out the current administration led by the current president of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari. There are a number of events leading up to the inauguration, some of which will involve traffic restrictions within the Central Business District. Various event-related road closures are likely to occur over the last three days before the inauguration.

Chairman of the Presidential Transition Council (PTC), Boss Mustapha had stated that the ongoing litigation of the presidential election tribunal would not affect the swearing-in of the president-elect and the vice-president-elect. The inauguration of President-Elect, Bola Tinubu and Vice President-Elect, Kashim Shettima on May 29 remains sacrosanct and will impact social and economic activities on the day.

There is a likelihood of potential protest by aggrieved political groups  There will be an increased presence of security operatives, DSS, the Nigeria Army, the Nigerian Police Force, and all other arms of the Nigerian Security forces.

ADVICE:

  • Make alternative movement plans pre, during, and after the event as there will be movement restrictions and traffic gridlock.

  • Dust and mock test all security, emergency, crisis, and incident response plans in other to respond should in case.

  • Keep communication active with all security point of contacts etc.


BE AWARE:

  • There is an influx of personalities already in the FCT. The city has become rowdier with the increased presence of dignitaries

  • There will be road closures in the vicinity of Eagle Square for a number of days in advance of the inauguration event.

  • The event-related roads will be closed in advance of the inauguration linked to geographically specific celebration activities.

  • Lack of availability of hotel accommodation in advance of the inauguration and possibly for some weeks after the event.