On this day in 2010, Goodluck Jonathan (52 years) was sworn as President of Nigeria, hours after the death of incumbent, Umaru Yar’Adua (58 years)…
In accordance with the order of succession in the Nigerian constitution following President Umaru Yar’Adua’s death on 5 May 2010, Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 6 May 2010, becoming Nigeria’s 14th Head of State. He cited anti-corruption, power and electoral reforms as focuses of his administration. He stated that he came to office under “very sad and unusual circumstances”
On 18 May 2010, the National Assembly approved Jonathan’s nomination of former Kaduna State governor, Namadi Sambo, for the position of Vice-President.
That was the day true democracy was born in Nigeria. Long live Dr Ebele Jonathan.