PHOTOS: President Buhari, Osinbajo, Saraki, others celebrates Nigeria's 56th Independence Anniversary

President Buhari, the Vice president,Osinbajo, the Senate President, Saraki and others participated at the presidential change of guard parade held at the state house as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 56th independence anniversary.

President Muhammadu Buhari released white pigeons, a symbol of peace as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Senate president, Bukola Saraki watched on.

 

The president also signed the anniversary register. He was assisted by some top dignitaries to cut the anniversary cake.

This is the second independence anniversary Buhari wiil be celebrating since he came to power on May 29, 2015.

Others in attendance were former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar, former Vice Presidents Alex Ekwueme and Namadi Sambo, other top government dignitaries and members of the diplomatic corps.