Abuja: The Federal Government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari. This announcement was made by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a statement released on Monday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session that was initially scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed due to Buhari's state funeral in Daura on the same day. Onanuga noted that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) will announce a new date for the FEC session after the completion of the funeral proceedings.
President Bola Tinubu had called for the session to acknowledge Buhari's significant contributions to the nation. Buhari's remains are set to arrive from London on Tuesday at noon and will be buried in his hometown, Daura, in accordance with Islamic rites.
The former President passed away on Sunday in a London hospital after battling a prolonged illness. In response to his passing, President Tinubu declared a seven-day national mourning period, during which flags will be flown at half-mast across the country.
Additionally, President Tinubu has instructed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to travel to London to offer condolences to the family and accompany the former President's remains back to Nigeria.