Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial has been announced for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
According to his media aide, Garba Shehu, he died in a clinic on Sunday, July 13, in London.
The burial arrangement of the former head of state and president was announced by Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda at a press briefing on Monday.
While the paperwork to complete the release of his body in London has begun, Radda said the former president’s remains will arrive in Katsina by noon on Tuesday, July 15, while the burial will take place in Daura, the hometown of Buhari, at 2 pm. The burial arrangement, he said, followed consultations with Buhari’s family and close associates in London.
Buhari’s remains would be released once the paperwork was perfected.
The governor condoled with the family of Buhari, the country and Nigerians at large.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has announced a public holiday to mourn his predecessor.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday.
Tunji-Ojo said the holiday is a mark of respect for the late president’s service to the nation, his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, and his enduring legacy in governance and national development.
He said, “President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation. This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the values he upheld.”
Tributes to Buhari
Leaders across the world have continued to send in their condolences to Nigeria and Nigerians over the demise of Buhari, who died at the age of 82, after receiving treatment for many weeks in London.
Born in Daura, Katsina State, Buhari first led Nigeria as a military ruler from January 1984 to August 1985. After the return to civilian rule in 1999, he ran for president three times unsuccessfully—in 2003, 2007, and 2011.
In 2013, his political party, the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), merged with other opposition parties—including Bola Tinubu’s Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)—to form the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Youssouf, in a statement, described the former president as a Pan-Africanist and an advocate for regional integration.
While expressing his condolences, he described Buhari as a “principled and resolute leader who served Nigeria with honour and conviction. He was a steadfast supporter of multilateral cooperation and a tireless champion of peace and stability across Africa.”
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in his condolence message and assured the country of his support.
Sierra Leone’s President and current Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Julius Maada Bio, in his message on behalf of the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone, expressed heartfelt condolences to Buhari’s family, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Nigeria during this incredibly difficult time.
“This is truly a devastating loss, and our thoughts are with you all,” he posted on X.
