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Buhari, Muhammadu

Nigeria Declares 7 Days of National Mourning for Ex-President Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari passed away in London, and the Federal Government has outlined a comprehensive plan for his burial. President Bola Tinubu has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee to coordinate the state burial, which includes key ministers, security chiefs, and presidential aides. The committee will work closely with the Katsina State Government and the Buhari family to ensure a "dignified and well-coordinated programme." The government has declared seven days of National Mourning, beginning Sunday, July 13, 2025, during which the national flag will fly at half-mast across the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Bola Tinubu will personally receive the body of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Katsina on arrival from London.
  • The Federal Government has unveiled the official programme of events for the burial of Buhari, who passed away in London.
  • An Inter-Ministerial Committee has been constituted to coordinate the state burial, chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume.
  • The committee includes key ministers, security chiefs, and presidential aides, with the Office of the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (GSO), serving as the Secretariat.
  • President Tinubu has declared seven days of National Mourning, beginning Sunday, July 13, 2025, with the national flag flying at half-mast across the country.
  • Tuesday, July 15, has been declared a Public Holiday, allowing Nigerians to participate in the national farewell.
  • A high-level government delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima is in London finalising documentation and logistical arrangements for the repatriation of Buhari's remains.
  • 25 members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) have been instructed to attend the full burial rites in Katsina and remain for the Third-Day Prayers in Daura on Wednesday, July 16.
  • Condolence registers have been opened at all Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja and Nigerian Embassies and Missions abroad.
  • President Bola Tinubu continues to receive messages of sympathy from Heads of State and Governments around the world.

Statistics:

  • 7 days of National Mourning declared by President Bola Tinubu, beginning Sunday, July 13, 2025.
  • 12 noon: Time when the remains of ex-President Buhari are expected to arrive in Katsina.
  • 25: Number of members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) instructed to attend the burial rites in Katsina.
  • 3: Number of days for the Third-Day Prayers in Daura, Wednesday, July 16.

Sources:

  • Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation.

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