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All hail the Commander-In-Chief! Jonathan steps out in military uniform

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President Goodluck Jonathan in recent days has been asserting his other role as commander-in-chief of the Nigerian armed forces, providing the necessary motivation for troops facing fire from Boko Haram.

After years of facing criticism for doing so little, he is showing that he is a different man, especially with elections looming.

On Thursday, he visited recovered towns of Mubi and Baga. Here are some images recorded during the trip.

Jonathan arrives Yola
Jonathan arrives Yola
Jonathan with Governor Bala Ngilari in Mubi to visit Emir
Jonathan with Governor Bala Ngilari in Mubi to visit Emir
Jonathan checks on troops in Mubi
Jonathan checks on troops in Mubi
Jonathan salutes troops in Baga
Jonathan salutes troops in Baga
Jonathan addresses troops in baga
Jonathan addresses troops in baga
President Jonathan takes group photo with troops in baga
President Jonathan takes group photo with troops in baga
Another photo-op session
Another photo-op session
Troops in Mubi chant Never again to fall for Boko Haram
Troops in Mubi chant Never again to fall for Boko Haram
Jonathan with service chiefs in Baga, taking the salute
Jonathan with service chiefs in Baga, taking the salute
Jonathan checks the munitions seized from Boko haram in baga
Jonathan checks the munitions seized from Boko haram in baga
Jonathan with Governor Shettima in Maiduguri
Jonathan with Governor Shettima in Maiduguri

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