The late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
By Muhyideen Jimoh
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The former President died on Sunday in a London hospital after a prolonged illness.
This was announced in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja.
According to the statement, a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session earlier scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed due to Buhari’s state funeral in Daura on the same day.
Onanuga said that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) will announce a new date for the FEC session after the funeral proceedings.
President Bola Tinubu had convened the session to honour Buhari’s invaluable contributions to the nation.
Buhari’s remains will arrive from London at noon on Tuesday for burial in his hometown, Daura, following Islamic rites.
President Tinubu had declared a seven-day national mourning with flags flying at half-mast nationwide.
He also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to travel to London to condole with the family and bring the former President’s remains back home.
