Heavy dawn rains have since given way to bright sunshine here in Abuja where the inauguration is happening.
It is a packed ground – though only invited dignitaries have been allowed into the Eagle Square venue, supporters of the incoming administration have cramped outside the gates, many of them singing and drumming.
The arrival of former President Muhammadu Buhari signalled the commencement of events, much of which is a military parade by Nigeria’s armed forces.
The oath-taking, a short event administered by Nigeria’s Chief Judge is usually the highlight of these inaugurations, but many are keenly awaiting the presidential speech of Bola Tinubu to see if he will make any big pronouncements on his first day in office.