Exactly one year ago, Nigeria recorded a milestone in its history. The ruling party handed over power to the opposition voluntarily, a rare feat in Africa.
As President Muhammadu Buhari marks his one year in office, TheCable selects pictures of some of his historic moments.
Taking the oath of office
From Transformation to Change: The handover
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His first meeting with service chiefs (and Sambo Dasuki!)
His first and only media chat
Flagging off the road linking Calabar with Katsina
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Exchanging pleasantries with Queen Elizabeh II
His first speech at UN General Assembly
His first visit to the Oval Office
Hosting Turkish President Recep Erdogan
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Decorating army chief Tukur Buratai as lt. gen.
Mourning James Ocholi, the late Minister
Honoring Nigerian athletes
Presenting his first budget to the National Assembly
With Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Nah Yan, Crown Prince of UAE
Conferred with Republic of Benin’s highest honour
Immunising his grandchild against polio
With President Issoufou Mahamadou of of Niger in India
Receiving Father Ejike Mbaka in Aso rock
Receiving WHO rep when Nigeria was declared polio-free
With French President Francois Hollande in Paris
At Anti-Corruption Summit in London
On a trip to China
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Praying for Nigeria in Mecca
Receiving the rescued Chibok girl
Speaking at the EU summit
With world leaders at G7 summit in Germany
Breaking his Ramadan fast with APC chieftains
Killing ram at Eid
Hosts BBOG group at Aso Rock
Celebrating Nigeria’s independence
‘Fantastically’ dining with Prime Minister David Cameron
