Vice President Kashim Shettima attended the swearing-in of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, in Yenagoa.
Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, among other dignitaries, were also in attendance.
The Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Koung, also graced the inauguration.
Upon their arrival, the national anthem was rendered to mark the commencement of the inauguration ceremony at 1:25 pm.
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Governor Diri and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, had earlier arrived at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa for their second-term inauguration.
They took fresh oaths of office to be administered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Matilda Ayemieye.