President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the Eagles Square, venue for the inauguration ceremony.
Mr Buhari, dressed in white babaringa arrived in the company of his wife, Aisha at 10 am.
His arrival was immediately greeted with the national anthem.
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was already seated before the President’s arrival.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; and other top government officials were at the event.
Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, was also at the ceremony.