Muhammadu Buhari: Nigerian Govt announces burial arrangements for ex-president [SEE DETAILS]

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.

The government also 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.

Below are the burial arrangements as issued in the statement:

“FG: BURIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI (GCFR) BY MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL ORIENTATION, MOHAMMED IDRIS, 14TH JULY, 2025

Gentlemen of the press, good afternoon.

Following deliberations by the Federal Government on the burial arrangements for our departed former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, I am here to brief you on the outcomes of those discussions and the national programme of events that will follow.

To ensure a dignified and well-coordinated programme, the President has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee to oversee the state burial, in collaboration with the Katsina State Government and the family of the former President.

The committee is chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation Sen. George Akume, CON. Other members are

i. Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy

ii. Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning

iii. Honourable Minister of Defence;

iv. Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation

v. Honourable Minister of Works

vi. Honourable Minister of Interior

vii. Honourable Minister of FCT

viii. Minister of Housing and Urban Development

ix. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare;

x. Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy.

xi. National Security Adviser

xii. Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination

xiii. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters;

xiv. Inspector General of Police

xv. Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS)

xvi. Chief of Defence Staff

The Office of the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (GSO), will serve as the secretariat to the committee.

Participation of FEC Members

Twenty-five (25) members of the Federal Executive Council have been directed to proceed to Katsina to participate in the full schedule of the burial rites and remain for the Third-Day Prayers in Daura on Wednesday, 16th July, 2025.

As we prepare to bid farewell to one of Nigeria’s foremost statesmen, the Federal Government urges all Nigerians to join in prayers and reflection for the repose of the soul of our former leader.

Postponement of FEC Meeting

The Special Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 15th July 2025, has been rescheduled to Friday, 18th July 2025.

Declaration of National Mourning

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has declared seven (7) days of national mourning, which commenced on Sunday, 13th July 2025. During this period, the national flag will fly at half-mast across the country. All state governments and the private sector are hereby directed to comply accordingly. In addition, the President has declared tomorrow, Tuesday, a public holiday.

Repatriation of the Former President’s Remains

A high-level federal government delegation, led by the vice president, His Excellency Senator 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 tomorrow, Tuesday.

Military Ceremony and Jana’iza in Daura

Upon arrival in Katsina, a brief military ceremony will be held at the airport.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will personally receive the remains of the former president in Katsina. 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.

Condolence Registers

The President 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.

International Condolences

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to receive messages of sympathy.