The joint congressional committee on inaugural ceremonies disclosed that Donald Trump will on Friday be inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States at 12 noon in Washington, and 6pm Nigerian time.
According to a copy of the inauguration programme, the ceremony is scheduled to start at 11:30am with a musical prelude beforehand.
Afterwards, Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence are slated to participate in the traditional inaugural parade, which is scheduled to start at 3 pm (9 pm Nigerian time).
According to reports, the opening ceremony will feature the call to order from Roy Blunt, a senator, followed by readings and invocations and music from the Missouri State University chorale.
Pence will then take his oath of office, which will be administered by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, after that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs, and then Trump takes the presidential oath of office, which will be administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
Trump will give his inaugural address, followed by more readings and a benediction and close with the national anthem, TheCable reports.
Besides Trump, his family and the Obamas, several living ex-presidents will be in attendance.
Jimmy Carter was the first to say he would attend.
George W. Bush and former Vice-President Dick Cheney also confirmed that they would be there, as well as former President Bill Clinton and 2016 presidential election nominee Hillary Clinton.
A George H. W. Bush spokesman said he would not be there, citing health concerns
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