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Melissa Chemam with RFI

Nigeria's Tinubu sworn in as president, bringing hopes of economic prosperity

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu waves during his swearing-in ceremony in Abuja, on 29 May 2023. © Temilade Adelaja / Reuters

Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu was sworn in as President Monday in the capital Abuja. The 71-year-old former Lagos governor and multi-millionaire businessman faces enormous challenges.

Tinubu won Nigeria's most competitive election since the end of military rule in March. His predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, stepped down after two four-year terms.

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