Nigerian Leaders Gather to Pay Final Respects to President Muhammadu Buhari

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President Bola Tinubu led a gathering of African leaders, senior government officials, traditional rulers, and citizens to pay their final respects to President Muhammadu Buhari, who was laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The burial prayer was conducted according to Islamic rites by the Chief Imam of Daura, Sheikh Alhaji Salisu Rabiu. The ceremony was attended by a number of foreign dignitaries, including the President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaru Sissoci Embalo, and the Prime Minister of Niger Republic, Ali Lamine Zeine.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Bola Tinubu led the gathering of African leaders and dignitaries to pay final respects to President Muhammadu Buhari.
  • The burial prayer was conducted according to Islamic rites by the Chief Imam of Daura, Sheikh Alhaji Salisu Rabiu.
  • The ceremony was attended by 17 foreign dignitaries, including the President of Guinea-Bissau, the Prime Minister of Niger Republic, and former Presidents of Niger.
  • 27 prominent Nigerian leaders were present, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
  • 13 Security Chiefs were in attendance, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, and Inspector General of Police.
  • 18 Federal government officials were present, including Senior Special Assistants to the President, Ministers, and former Ministers.
  • 15 Nigeria Governors' Forum Chairmen and State Governors were in attendance, including Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Governors from Bauchi, Yobe, Kano, Kaduna, and others.

Statistics:

  • 40 dignitaries from Nigeria and 17 from other African countries attended the ceremonial burial of President Muhammadu Buhari.
  • 13 Security Chiefs, 18 Federal government officials, and 15 Nigeria Governors' Forum Chairmen and State Governors were in attendance.
  • The ceremony was held at the PMB Helicopter Ground in Daura, with a large turnout of citizens from across the state paying their final respects to President Buhari.

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