The special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari who passed away at a London hospital on Monday, has been postponed.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the special FEC Session will no longer be held as earlier announced, given the fact that the state funeral for the late leader will hold 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 Government of the Federation will announce a new date after the funeral proceedings.
President Tinubu called for the special FEC session to honour his predecessor for his invaluable 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 his home town, in accordance with Islamic rites.
President Buhari died on Sunday at The London Clinic in the British capital after a prolonged illness.
President Tinubu declared a national mourning for seven days, with flags at half-staff.
He also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to join the Buhari family in London to condole with the family and bring the former President’s remains back home.
