The Nigerian government on Monday released full details of the burial arrangements for former President Muhammadu Buhari, scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, released by presidential aide Sunday Dare on X on Monday.
According to the statement, after consultation with the Katsina State government and the family of the late president, the federal government set up a committee headed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, for proper organisation of the burial.
National Mourning and Public Holiday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared seven days of national mourning, which commenced on Sunday, July 13, 2025. During this period, the national flag will fly at half-mast across the country. All state governments and the private sector have been directed to comply accordingly.
Additionally, the President has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honor of the former president. The Special Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, has been rescheduled to Friday, July 18, 2025.
Repatriation and Burial Ceremony
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 the former president's remains.
The remains of the former president are expected to arrive in Katsina by 12:00 noon on Tuesday. Upon arrival, a brief military ceremony will be held at the airport, with President Tinubu personally receiving the remains.
The remains will thereafter proceed to Daura, where the Jana'iza (funeral prayer) will take place, followed by interment at the late president's residence.
FEC Members' Participation
The government has directed 25 members of the Federal Executive Council to proceed to Katsina to participate in the full schedule of the burial rites and remain in Daura for the third-day prayers on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee overseeing the state burial includes key government officials such as the Ministers of Finance, Defence, Information, Works, Interior, FCT, Housing, Health, and Art, as well as security chiefs and presidential advisers.
Condolence Registers
President Tinubu has directed that condolence registers be opened in all federal ministries, departments, and agencies. Additional registers will be opened at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, as well as at Nigerian embassies and missions abroad.
The President continues to receive messages of sympathy from international leaders as the nation prepares to bid farewell to one of its foremost statesmen.
The federal government urges all Nigerians to join in prayers and reflection for the repose of the soul of the former leader.
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