PICTORIAL: FG marks colourful 61st Independence in Abuja

PICTORIAL: FG marks colourful 61st Independence in Abuja

Buhari on Oct 1

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari on parade at Nigeria's 61st Independence Anniversary in Abuja on Friday. Photo: Buhari Sallau/Facebook

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari leads the celebration of Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary Ceremony in Abuja on Friday.

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Cultural display at the 61st Independent Anniversary in Abuja on Friday

The Nigerian flag at the 61st Independent Anniversary in Abuja on Friday

Cultural display at the 61st Independent Anniversary in Abuja on Friday

Schoolchildren at the 61st Independent Anniversary in Abuja on Friday

Cultural display at the 61st Independent Anniversary in Abuja on Friday

Red carpet at the 61st Independent Anniversary in Abuja on Friday

Buhari, Jonathan, Abdulsalami and others at the 61st Independence Anniversary event in Abuja on Friday.

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the 61st Independent Anniversary in Abuja on Friday

Top government functionaries at the 61st Independent Anniversary in Abuja on Friday