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President Tinubu Leads Delegation to Buhari's Burial, Declares 7-Day National Mourning

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lead a high-level federal government delegation to the burial ceremony of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. Tinubu has also directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to open condolence registers at their respective offices for the public to pay their respects. In addition, the President has declared seven days of National Mourning, which commenced on Sunday, July 13, 2025, during which the National Flag will fly at half-mast across the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Tinubu will personally receive the remains of former President Buhari in Katsina and lead a high-level federal government delegation to the burial ceremony.
  • A central condolence register will be opened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja.
  • 25 members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) have been directed to proceed to Katsina to participate in the burial rites for late President Buhari.
  • A special FEC meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, July 18, 2025.
  • President Tinubu has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to open condolence registers at their respective offices for the public to pay their respects.
  • A high-level federal government delegation, led by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, is currently in London to conclude documentation and logistical arrangements for the repatriation of former President Buhari's remains.
  • The remains of former President Buhari are expected to arrive in Katsina by noon today, where a brief military ceremony will be held at the airport before the Jana'iza (funeral prayer) in Daura followed by interment at his residence.

Statistics:

  • **7 days of National Mourning** declared by President Tinubu in honor of former President Buhari.
  • **25 members of FEC** directed to proceed to Katsina for the burial rites of former President Buhari.
  • The National Flag will fly at **half-mast** across the country during the 7 days of National Mourning.
  • **Three days of official mourning** have been declared by the federal government with the first day being on Sunday.
  • **Public Holiday** declared on Tuesday by President Tinubu to honor the late former President.

Sources:

1. President Bola Tinubu will today lead a high-level federal government delegation to the burial ceremony of late Nigerian leader, Muhammadu Buhari, and is expected to receive the remains of the deceased former President of Nigeria at the Katsina Airport later in the day.

2. Buhari will be buried today at his home in Daura, Katsina State.

3. The committee, according to a statement by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is to be chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.

4. A high-level federal government delegation, led by the Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, was currently in London to conclude documentation and logistical arrangements for the repatriation of the former President's remains.

5. The remains of the former president were expected to arrive in Katsina by noon, today, while upon arrival in Katsina, a brief military ceremony would be held at the airport ahead of the Jana'iza in Daura

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