Today’s ceremony has been a low-key affair, with few foreign dignitaries present - they have instead been invited to attend the country’s Democracy Day on 12 June. According to the ministry of information, Nigeria cannot afford to hold two major celebrations in two weeks.

The president’s inauguration comes as the country is facing sluggish economic growth, following a global slump in the price of oil, the country’s main export.

Security was another key election issue. Although the government says it has defeated the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, there are concerns about broader insecurity across the country, highlighted by a rise in kidnappings-for-ransom.

With a growing youthful population keen for change, President Buhari will face immense pressure to deliver on his election promises.