Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, arrived at Chinua Achebe International Airport on Tuesday ahead of the second-term inauguration of Chukwuma Soludo.

Their arrival was confirmed in a video released by the Anambra State New Media team, which showed the dignitaries landing separately at the airport in Umueri.

The footage indicated that Vice President Shettima and former President Obasanjo were among the first to arrive, while former President Jonathan also touched down shortly after, all in preparation for the swearing-in ceremony.

Top dignitaries from across the country are expected at the event, including elder statesman Emeka Anyaoku and other prominent figures.

The inauguration is scheduled to take place at the newly refurbished Alex Ekwueme Square, with traditional rulers from all 179 communities in Anambra State and monarchs from other regions also in attendance.

Governor Soludo secured a second term in office following his victory in the November 8, 2025 governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance. The party has reportedly mobilised supporters from all 326 wards in the state to participate in the ceremony.

Security presence has been heightened across Anambra, with operatives from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, and other agencies deployed to key locations to ensure order.

Ahead of the inauguration, the governor and his deputy concluded their first term with an interdenominational thanksgiving service held on Sunday at the International Convention Centre.