Bola Tinubu, the President elect of Nigeria
The SGF has released a timetable for the upcoming transition, which includes the awarding of GCFR to Tinubu on May 25th.
Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, is set to receive the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) on the 25th of May, in anticipation of his upcoming inauguration on the 29th of May.
On the same day, Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima is set to receive the esteemed Grand Commander of Order of the Niger (GCON) honor.
According to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, the schedule of activities for the 2023 Presidential Inauguration has been released and it includes the following information.
The Chairman of the Presidential Transition Council, Mr. Mustapha, unveiled the schedule during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja.
In Nigeria, it is customary for the departing president to bestow the GCFR distinction upon the incoming president.
In 2010, the Council of State was compelled to bestow the GCFR title upon Goodluck Jonathan, owing to the unique circumstances surrounding his ascension to power. Following the demise of Umar Yar’Adua, Mr. Jonathan became the President of Nigeria.
According to Mr. Mustapha’s statement, the proceedings are set to kick off with a formal dinner to pay tribute to the departing President Muhammadu Buhari on the 23rd of May.
Timetable
Tuesday 23rd May, 2023
Regimental Dinner in honour of the Commander in Chief
Armed Forces Officers Mess @ 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 24th May 2023
Valedictory Federal Executive Council Meeting
Council Chambers, Presidential Villa
Thursday, 25th May, 2023
Investiture of the President-Elect and Vice-President-Elect with the National Honors of
Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of Order of the Niger (GCON) respectively and Handover of Transition Documents State House Conference Centre @ 10:00am
(Guests to be seated by 9:00am)
Friday 26th May, 2023
Public Lecture and Jumaat Prayer
National Mosque @ 10:00am & 1:30 pm
Saturday 27th May, 2023
Inauguration Lecture on the topic: Deepening Democracy for Integration and Development by His Excellency, Uhuru M. Kenyatta, former President of Kenya International Conference Centre, @ 10:00am
(Guests to be seated by 9:00am)
Saturday 27th May, 2023
Children’s Day Program
(i). Parade; and
(ii). Children’s Party
(i). Old Parade Ground @ 10:00am
(ii). State House Conference Centre @ 2:00pm
Sunday, 28th May, 2023
Inter-denominational Church Service
National Christian Centre @ 10:00 a.m.
(Congregation to be seated by 9:00am)
Sunday, 28th May, 2023
Inauguration Dinner/Gala Night
State House Conference Centre @7:00PM
(Guests to be seated by 6:00 pm)
Monday, 29th May, 2023
Inauguration Parade/Swearing-In
Eagle Square, CBD @ 10:00 a.m.
All Guests to be seated by 8:30 a.m.
Monday, 29th May, 2023
Post Inauguration Luncheon
State House Banquet Hall @ 1:30 pm (Strictly for Mr President with brother Presidents, Heads of Government and his invited guests).