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

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 with Governor Bala Ngilari in Mubi to visit Emir

Jonathan checks on troops in Mubi

Jonathan salutes troops in Baga

Jonathan addresses troops in baga

President Jonathan takes group photo with troops in baga

Another photo-op session

Troops in Mubi chant Never again to fall for Boko Haram

Jonathan with service chiefs in Baga, taking the salute

Jonathan checks the munitions seized from Boko haram in baga

Jonathan with Governor Shettima in Maiduguri