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October 1, 2020

Photo news: Nigeria celebrates 60th Independence anniversary

Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari saluting NIgerians while reviewing the parade on a motorcade during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

Abuja

Pic.20. PresidentMuhammadu Buhari acknowledges cheers during Nigerian’s60th Independence Day celebration at the Eagle Square in Abuja on Thursday (1/10/20).05492/1/10/2020/BJO/NAN

officers and men of the armed forces on a march past during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

officers and men of the armed forces on a march past during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

officers and men of the armed forces on a march past during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

Nigerian Airforce Air Display depicting national colours during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

Artistes participating in a combined silent drill/Mass Band/Civilian Display with the theme: 60 Together during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Mrs. Patience Jonathan participating during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

officers and men of the armed forces on a march past during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

Wife of Kwara State Governor, Mrs. Folake Abdulrazak (l) and other governors wives during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

from the left, the National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd.); the Defence Minister, Alhaji Bashir Magashi; the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari; the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Tanko Muhammed; Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; President Muhammadu Buhari; First Lady. Hajia Aisha Buhari; Former First Lady Patience Jonathan; Former President Goodluck Jonathan; Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon; FCT Minister, Alhaji Muhammad Belo; the SGF, Mr. Boss Mustapher and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

President Muhammadu Buhari signs the anniversary register while Former President Goodluck Jonatha (l); Senate President Ahmad Lawan (r); Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (l) and the First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari (2l) watched during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

President Muhammadu Buhari arriving to review the parade during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

President Muhammadu Buhari saluting NIgerians while reviewing the parade on a motorcade during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

President Muhammadu Buhari saluting NIgerians while reviewing the parade on a motorcade during a low-key event to mark the 60th Independence Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 01/10/2020

In Lagos

. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State interacting with the Nigeria Future Diamonds during the 60 together Independence Day Conversation with Nigeria’s Future Diamonds in Lagos on Thursday (01/10/20)

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu releasing the balloons during the Gov. Sanwo-Olu Conversation with Nigeria’s Future Diamonds in Lagos on Thursday (01/10/20)

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; his wife Ibijoke; Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and representative of deference Schools in Lagos releasing symbolic balloons of Nigeria 60th together Independence Day Celebration, during the Gov. Sanwo-Olu Conversation with Nigeria’s Future Diamonds in Lagos on Thursday (01/10/20)

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State interacting with the Nigeria Future Diamonds during the 60 together Independence Day Conversation with Nigeria’s Future Diamonds in Lagos on Thursday (01/10/20)

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State (M) his wife Ibijoke (R) Deputy Governor and Dr Obafemi Hamzat (L) carrying the Nigeria 60th Logo after Gov. Sanwo-Olu Conversation with Nigeria’s Future Diamonds in Lagos on Thursday (01/10/20)