President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee to manage the planning and organisation of a state burial for former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday.
The committee came on a day the Federal Government declared today public holiday in honour of the late former President.
The declaration of the public holiday, which is in furtherance of the seven-day national mourning earlier declared by Tinubu, came on a day Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, said the late former President will be buried at 2pm in Daura, Katsina State today.
Yesterday was also a day heightened security presence enveloped Daura and other parts of Katsina State, ahead of the arrival of Buhari’s body, as former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, said he was treated in same hospital the late President was admitted.
This is even as more tributes yesterday poured in, eulogising the late former President.
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The inter-ministerial committee, headed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, is charged with ensuring a dignified farewell for the late leader.
A statement issued yesterday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, listed members of the committee to include FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Ministers of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning; Defence; Information and National Orientation; and Works.
Other members are Interior Minister, Housing and Urban Development; Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare; Minister of Culture and Creative Economy; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters; Inspector-General of Police; Director-General, Department of State Services and Chief of Defence Staff.
Imohiosen explained that the Office of the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (GSO), will function as the committee’s secretariat.
He also noted that President Tinubu has instructed all ministries, departments, and agencies to open condolence registers at the entrances of their offices to allow the public pay tribute to the late president.
“In honour of the late Muhammadu Buhari, President Tinubu has also directed all ministries, departments and agencies to open condolence registers at the entrance of their respective offices for the public to pay their respects to the late elder statesman.
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Additionally, a central condolence register for the diplomatic community and the general public will be opened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. Further briefings will follow as the days unfold,” the statement read.
On the public holiday declared by government, Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, said it is a mark of respect for the late president’s service to the nation, his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, and his enduring legacy in governance and national development.
“President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation. This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the values he upheld,” the minister said.
He urged citizens to use the day to honour the late President’s memory by promoting peace, patriotism and national cohesion, in line with his vision for a prosperous and united Nigeria.
As earlier announced, the national flags are to fly at half mast for the seven days of mourning starting Sunday, July 13, 2025.
“The Federal Government extends its deepest condolences to the family of the late President, the people of Katsina State, and all Nigerians, while praying for the peaceful repose of his soul”, the statement added.
Recall that North-West governors and the governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, had yesterday announced today as work-free day to honour the late former President.
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