Leaders of more than 50 countries, including South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma, were present to watch the historic event on Eagle Square in Abuja.

US Secretary of State John Kerry leads the US delegation to President Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration.

He shook hands with President Jacob Zuma as he took his seat at the ceremony on Eagle Square in Abuja.

Outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan, beaten by Buhari in elections two months ago, was present

Buhari’s undergone a remarkable transformation from military leader to avowed democrat.

Nigerians are hoping, however, that he will wield the iron first against instability rocking their country with Islamists in the North East and dissidents in the southern oil fields.

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President Jacob Zuma is among leaders from across the world who’ve flow in to witness the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari a former military dictator turned democrat.

The sense of history in Nigeria is heightened by the prospect of both the incoming and outgoing presidents being together at Eagle Square in Abuja today.

But it’s the sense of expectation that will drive President Muhammadu Buhari once he’s taken the oath of office.

The former military leader’s expected to get a grip on the security situation in Africa’s most populous country.

And he has to tackle endemic corruption.

When he took some handover notes from outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday, he was urged to show no fear or favour in waging this battle.

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