- By Halimah Olamide
The president did not however appear to be hurt as he continued his assignment after he was helped up again.
There was anxiety at the parade ground in Abuja on Wednesday as President Bola Tinubu fell when he made attempt to mount the parade vehicle.
The President, who had earlier addressed Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast, was dressed in an immaculate white traditional agbada complete with his signature cap.
He had however missed his steps as he moved to mount the van and was immediately rescued by the retinue of aides around him.
The president did not however appear to be hurt as he continued his assignment after he was helped up again.
In June last year, President Joe Biden had fallen on the ground at an Air Force graduation ceremony.
White House communications director Ben LaBolt, had later downplayed what happened saying the President was fine.