The Federal government has put off some of its mandatory activities to mourn the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari while its officials will otherwise be fully engaged in his funeral.
The special Federal Executive Council session scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed to give way for the state funeral in his hometown, Daura, on the same day, Bayo Onanuga, President sopekes person has said
In addition, the federal government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the departed Nigerian leader.
There shall, however, be a special Federal Executive Council session in honour of the deceased as a mark of honour honour for his significant contributions to our country.
The remains of the former Nigerian leader will arrive from London tomorrow by noon, after which he will be committed to Mother Earth in accordance with Islamic rites in his home town.
President Buhari died on Sunday in a London Clinic after a prolonged illness.
While President Tinubu has declared a national mourning with flags at half-staff for seven days, he also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to join the Buhari family in London, condole with the family and bring the former President’s remains back home.
