Former President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja shortly after handing over power to his successor in office.
Buhari who swept to power in 2015 has completed his constitutionally two-term tenure. He left the venue of the inauguration for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja 11:27 am. Thereafter, he proceeded to his country home in Daura, Katsina State.
Bola Tinubu, a former Lagos State Governor, was inaugurated as Nigeria’s President on Monday by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola at exactly 10:28 am.
Also sworn in was the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima.
Shortly after, the former Nigerian leader left the inauguration venue for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport where he is expected to retire.
Buhari have arrived his home town Daura in a helicopter belonging to the federal government and has landed around 2:30pm.
The ex-president was accompanied by number of former ministers, Chief of Staff, personal assistants among other associates.
He was recieved by the emir of Daura and later trekked to his house.
