Burial Arrangements for Late President Muhammadu Buhari Announced

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President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to receive the body of late President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Katsina, according to the burial arrangements announced by the George Akume-led burial committee. Meanwhile, 25 members of the Federal Executive Council have been directed to participate in the burial rites and remain for the Third-Day Prayers in Daura on Wednesday, 16th July 2025. The federal government has also declared a public holiday and rescheduled the Special Federal Executive Council Meeting to Friday, 18th July 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The burial arrangements for late President Muhammadu Buhari include a military ceremony and Jana'iza in Daura, where President Tinubu will personally receive the remains.
  • The President has directed that condolence registers be opened in all Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, as well as at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja and Nigerian Embassies and Missions abroad.
  • The Federal Government has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee to oversee the state burial, chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON.
  • World leaders, including U.S. President Barack Obama, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, and others, have sent condolences to the President, describing late President Buhari as a man of integrity, a calm force in a stormy region, and a leader who took bold steps to restore confidence in governance.
  • Late President Buhari's wife, Aisha Buhari, said her husband 'lived for Nigeria. And now he rests, fulfilled, in the mercy of his Creator.'
  • Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stated that 'We disagreed on policy, but no one can deny Buhari's honesty. He meant well for Nigeria.'
  • Akinwumi Adesina, the African Development Bank AfDB President, said the late President 'supported our African financial institutions and defended Africa's economic dignity.'

Statistics:

  • 25 members of the Federal Executive Council are participating in the burial rites and will remain for the Third-Day Prayers in Daura on Wednesday, 16th July 2025.
  • 7 days of National Mourning have been declared by President Tinubu, which commenced on Sunday, 13th July 2025.
  • 10 world leaders have sent condolences to President Tinubu, describing late President Buhari's legacy and character.

Sources:

  • Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication (X handle)
  • The President (media statement)
  • World leaders (condolence messages)