The image depicts an outdoor ceremonial gathering on a wet, uneven concrete surface in Akwanga, Nigeria

The image depicts an outdoor ceremonial gathering on a wet, uneven concrete surface in Akwanga, Nigeria. Rainwater puddles are visible, reflecting the overcast sky and nearby figures. In the midground, a line of predominantly young individuals in formal attire stands in formation. On the left, a youth in a red jacket with white trim, black trousers, a black peaked cap, and a green sash across the chest holds the Nigerian national flag (vertical green, white, and green stripes) on a pole, held upright at shoulder level. To their right, another youth in an identical red jacket, black trousers, and a black peaked cap, wearing white gloves, holds a second flag displaying vertical sections of green, yellow, and a dark blue or black field with an emblem. Behind these two flag bearers, additional individuals in similar red uniforms are aligned, alongside others dressed in dark (possibly black) uniforms. Further back, a diverse crowd of onlookers is gathered. Some individuals within the crowd appear to be holding musical instruments, including drums, suggesting the presence of a band. In the far background, several multi-story buildings, consistent with institutional architecture, are visible. A tall, slender communication or water tower stands prominently on the right side of the background. In the bottom right foreground, a partially visible individual, likely a child, with dark skin and hair braided with purple beads, wears a white long-sleeved shirt. This person holds a black smartphone horizontally with both hands, positioned as if recording or photographing the event.