Nigeria elections 2023: Who is Bola Tinubu?

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as Nigeria’s new president.

He won with 37% of the vote in February's election.

His main rival Atiku Abubakar polled 29% and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, got 25%.

Mr Tinubu inherits a country facing challenges including: insecurity, unemployment and rising inflation.

Edited by Gloria Achieng

Research by Olivia Ndubuisi and Gloria Achieng

29 May 2023