Nigeria Mourns: President Buhari and Awujale Oba Adetona, Two Fallen Leaders, Remembered for Distinguished Service

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President Bola Tinubu has announced an emergency Federal Executive Council session for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a London hospital after a brief illness. Buhari's body will be flown into the country on Monday and buried in Daura, Katsina State, on the same day.

The sudden loss of President Buhari has sent shockwaves across the nation, with President Tinubu leading the tributes. In a personal statement, President Tinubu described Buhari as a patriot, a soldier, and a statesman, whose legacy of service and sacrifice endures. He highlighted Buhari's efforts in confronting corruption and instilling discipline in public service, noting that the late president served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, first as a military leader from 1984 to 1985 and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Bola Tinubu announced an emergency Federal Executive Council session for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, to honour late President Muhammadu Buhari.
  • Buhari's body will be flown into Nigeria on Monday and buried in Daura, Katsina State, on the same day.
  • President Tinubu described Buhari as a patriot, a soldier, and a statesman, whose legacy of service and sacrifice endures.
  • Buhari served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, first as a military leader from 1984 to 1985 and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023.
  • The late President will be accorded full state honour, with the country's flag flying at half-mast nationwide for seven days.
  • President Tinubu condoled with the people of Daura, Katsina State, and the Buhari family, including his wife, Aisha, and children.
  • The government has assured Nigerians that a funeral will be organized that reflects Buhari's "towering contributions to our country."

Statistics:

  • The late President Muhammadu Buhari served as President from 2015 to 2023.
  • He will be buried in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State, on July 14, 2025.
  • The National Flag will fly at half-mast nationwide for seven days.
  • President Buhari served as a military leader from 1983 to 1985.
  • The late Awujale Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona was born on May 10, 1934, and died at the age of 91.

Sources:

  • "President Tinubu Announces Emergency Federal Executive Council Session for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, to Honour Late President Buhari." [BBC News, July 14, 2025]
  • "Tribute to President Buhari: 'A Patriot, a Soldier, a Statesman'." [Nigeria Tribune, July 14, 2025]
  • "Oba Adetona Was a Towering Figure - President Tinubu." [ThisDay, July 14, 2025]
  • "Remembering President Buhari: Early Years in Daura." [Guardian, July 14, 2025]