FG declares Tuesday public holiday in honour of Buhari, postpones FEC meeting

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The special Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been postponed in view of the state funeral in his hometown, Daura, on the same day.

In addition, the federal government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the departed Nigerian leader.

The office of the Secretary to the Federal Government will announce a new date after the funeral proceedings.

President Tinubu called for the special FEC session to honour his predecessor 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.

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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.

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