President Bola Tinubu was comical about his slip during the presidential parade at Eagles Square in Abuja.
The President lost his footing momentarily as he was about to embark on the parade vehicle.
However, the president, who was immediately assisted by his aides after the incident, resumed duties at the ceremony.
Footage of the incident has since gone viral on social media, with netizens expressing concern.
Speaking at the Democracy Day banquet on Wednesday night, Tinubu humorously described the incident as ‘swagger,’ saying social media is confused about it.
He said: “Early this morning, I had a swagger, and it’s on social media. They were confused about whether I was doing Buga or Babariga, but it is a day to celebrate democracy while doing ‘Idobale’ (a Yoruba word meaning prostration) for the day.
“I am a traditionally Yoruba boy, and I did my Idobale.”